Certified Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Otterbein SeniorLife•Lebanon, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Otterbein Home Health provides Medicare-certified home health services to older adults in Otterbein Lebanon and surrounding areas. Guided by Otterbein’s faith-based tradition, clinical expertise, and community ties, the agency delivers personalized, person-centered care. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients in their homes and plans and administers physician-prescribed occupational therapy to develop, restore, or maintain function and daily living and work skills. The role also supports obtaining durable medical equipment and safety devices in collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team. The position reports to the Therapy Manager/Director of Nursing for Home Health.

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligibility for the American Occupational Therapy Association National Registration Examination; or, for qualifying individuals, two years of Occupational Therapist experience and a satisfactory grade on a qualifying proficiency examination.
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Ohio.
At least two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR card.
Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results.
Valid Ohio driver's license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

For Occupational Therapists who supervise COTAs: two years of home care experience and one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform initial evaluations and ongoing patient assessments in response to patient needs and physician orders.
Initiate written plans of care, and re-evaluate and update them as necessary.
Provide skilled occupational therapy modalities within the scope of practice.
Document skilled care and services in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and Agency policies and procedures.
Participate in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, and plans for continued care.
Address and support patient and family cultural practices when they do not harm others or interfere with medical therapy.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers using verbal and written communication suited to their cultural, ethnic, and personal needs or preferences.
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in planned and delegated services, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and that patient care needs are met.
Conduct regularly scheduled patient record reviews and conferences, and visit the patient's home with or without the COTA at least every 30 days unless state law requires more frequent supervision.
Plan appropriate discharge and provide information about community resources for ongoing patient needs.
Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations and Agency policies and procedures related to patient care.
Communicate promptly and appropriately with the health care team, including physicians, about patient status changes, findings, and needs.
Notify the physician, Director of Nursing, and other health care team members about changes in the patient's condition and the need to modify the plan of care.
Maintain current knowledge and skills.
Participate in the Agency's Quality Improvement program.
Attend Agency meetings and in-services as required.
Obtain sufficient continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and Agency information.
Coordinate and collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members to obtain DME and safety devices.