Home Health Occupational Therapist
About The Position
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, the Home Health Occupational Therapist reports to the Home Health Branch Administration and helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The role delivers personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to help patients overcome physical limitations, complete everyday activities, and improve quality of life. The therapist assesses patients' daily living and work-related skills, develops and provides therapeutic retraining programs, coordinates care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and documents treatment and progress. The position also supports discharge planning, community reintegration, adaptive equipment recommendations, and education for patients, families, and staff. The role supervises and evaluates Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in implementing occupational therapy services.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted occupational therapy licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- At least six months of occupational therapy experience.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess and screen patients' daily living and work-related skills, and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function in patients' homes or other settings to assist physicians in evaluating functional levels.
- Confer with patients' physicians and other health care team members and participate in developing and revising the Plan of Care Treatment.
- Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction in accordance with physician orders to improve or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and function, or teach compensatory measures.
- Review and expand retraining programs in line with each patient's behavioral goals and the overall rehabilitation program guidelines.
- Consult with vocational team members as appropriate to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans suited to patients' needs and capabilities.
- Report patient status and progress to physicians, rehabilitation staff, the Clinical Manager, patients, and family members.
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient needs.
- Design community reintegration activities to support physical reconditioning and/or psychological adjustment, coordinating plans with the interdisciplinary team.
- Recommend or design adaptive equipment to improve clients' residential or work environments, or their participation in rehabilitation or community activities.
- Design and train staff and family members to carry out retraining programs, including dressing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene skills; participate in team and family education meetings.
- Supervise, instruct, and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
- Thoroughly document patient care observations, interventions, and evaluations on the day services are rendered.
- Accurately document and implement interim verbal orders received from physicians.
- Submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Company and personal holidays
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Other benefits and opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
