What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at River Valley Home Health and Hospice?
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Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to the elderly or frail? Do you thrive in a work environment that celebrates success and prioritizes employee well-being? If so, we have an immediate opportunity for you to join our dynamic team at River Valley Home Health and Hospice.
At River Valley Home Health and Hospice, we believe that caring for others is the noblest of professions. We are committed to delivering superior clinical outcomes and ensuring high patient and family satisfaction. As the "provider of choice" in our community, we strive to create a work culture that is fun, innovative, and supportive.
JOB SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist contracted through our organization will be responsible for implementing standards of care for occupational therapy services and ensuring adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of individualized care plans in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers.
- Provide services as ordered by physicians and indicated in the plan of care.
- Offer patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
- Deliver patient and caregiver education.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to coordinate care.
- Evaluate patients' functional status and home environment, identifying equipment needs and hazards.
- Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function.
- Train patients in new skills or retrain them in daily activities.
- Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Train patients in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Maintain clinical records and report any changes in patients' condition.
- Participate in quality assessment, performance improvement programs, and in-service training.
- Identify patient and family needs for additional home health services and make appropriate referrals.
- Instruct patients' family/caregivers and other healthcare personnel in treatment regimes.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care when therapy is the only skilled service.
- Participate in discharge planning for patients.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Must be licensed in the location where the HHA is located, if required.
- Graduated from an OT program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA or any successor organization.
- Eligible for or have taken the OT certification examination administered by NBCOT.
- Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
We offer the following benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
If you are a talented and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding career opportunity, apply now and join our loving and enthusiastic team at River Valley Home Health and Hospice. We look forward to welcoming you!
At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000