PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (STL City/County)

EverTrue•Brentwood, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct occupational therapy to patients in their residence. Receives physician order for therapy and develops and implements plan of care. Provides direct supervision of qualified occupational therapy assistants (COTA’s), and evaluates effectiveness of services provided by the assistant. Adheres to the Code of Conduct and upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest”.

Requirements

Valid state licensure to work as an Occupational Therapist
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent programs
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent problem resolution skills
Detail oriented and good organizational skills
Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

Assesses patient functional ability and potential; May perform the initial home evaluation in those instances when the doctor only orders occupational therapy services
Completes OT evaluation to determine potential benefit from therapy and to establish an effective plan of treatment
Develops and implements medically prescribed OT plan of treatment
Prepares written plan of treatment for physician’s signature, including clinical findings, goals, and rehab potential; Assures that all OT orders include specific procedures and modalities to be used with a specific emphasis on amount, frequency, and duration of treatment
Understands and interprets medical information from patient record and rest of interdisciplinary team
Establishes goals and discharge plans
Interprets and adapts physician orders for home setting
Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team
Instructs and supervises Home Health support staff, such as HHA, who may carry out portion of OT home care
Instructs and supervises COTA in provided services and evaluates performance and progress of services at least every 30 days
Instructs and supervises patient/caregiver/family member in aspects of OT plan to be carried out in home, independently
Accurately and completely documents each visit in a timely manner
Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team all appropriate data and changes in patient condition, complication, and additional needs
Orders and/or supervises ordering of specialized durable medical equipment
Attends and participates in case conference and agency in-service programs
OT will be required to be on call for weekends and holidays on a rotational basis