Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$38 - $56

About The Position

Arranges necessary health-care services for patients requiring Occupational Therapy services. Evaluates and executes appropriate treatment for referred patients with emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services, and cost-effectiveness. Provides medically prescribed occupational therapy and establishes a plan of care for patients to assist them in regaining maximum independence. Acts as a resource for employees and students. Evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living. Conducts an occupational therapy evaluation of each patient and establishes a plan of care and treatment. Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to state and federal guidelines. Plans and implements individual treatment to re-train and teach compensatory techniques for residual disability in activities of daily living, adapted homemaking techniques, bathroom transfers, functional application of mobility skills and, when appropriate, training in adapted work methods. Discusses caseload issues and changes in case census with management. Communicates problems to physicians and management and clearly states plans, actions and goals so changes are reflected as they occur. Communicates with physicians and other team members to confirm and update patient plan of treatment and provides physician with status report on a regular basis. Manages assigned caseload, including scheduling and informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to provide coverage. Manages the patient's medical condition including medications. Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers, and develops plan for obtaining adaptive devices as needed. Recommends adaptive equipment and provides usage training as needed. Acts as a patient advocate to insure optimal outcomes. May manage the caseload of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), including evaluating their patients, insuring compliance with the established Care Plan and adhering to all State of Wisconsin regulations regarding OTA supervision. May assist with evaluating patients, turning the patient over to the OTA and informing them of the Plan of Care (POC) per State of Wisconsin regulations. Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, and teaches and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises plan of care as indicated and provides physician with a status report on a regular basis. Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Requirements

Occupational Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, or Driver license issued by the state of Illinois.
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in occupational therapy within an acute hospital, home health care, or other relevant environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
Good human relations, organization, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.
Current driver's license granted by the state of residency with a driving record that meets Aurora fleet safety standards and proof of automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Arranges necessary health-care services for patients requiring Occupational Therapy services.
Evaluates and executes appropriate treatment for referred patients with emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services, and cost-effectiveness.
Provides medically prescribed occupational therapy and establishes a plan of care for patients to assist them in regaining maximum independence.
Acts as a resource for employees and students.
Evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.
Conducts an occupational therapy evaluation of each patient and establishes a plan of care and treatment.
Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to state and federal guidelines.
Plans and implements individual treatment to re-train and teach compensatory techniques for residual disability in activities of daily living, adapted homemaking techniques, bathroom transfers, functional application of mobility skills and, when appropriate, training in adapted work methods.
Discusses caseload issues and changes in case census with management.
Communicates problems to physicians and management and clearly states plans, actions and goals so changes are reflected as they occur.
Communicates with physicians and other team members to confirm and update patient plan of treatment and provides physician with status report on a regular basis.
Manages assigned caseload, including scheduling and informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to provide coverage.
Manages the patient's medical condition including medications.
Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers, and develops plan for obtaining adaptive devices as needed.
Recommends adaptive equipment and provides usage training as needed.
Acts as a patient advocate to insure optimal outcomes.
May manage the caseload of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), including evaluating their patients, insuring compliance with the established Care Plan and adhering to all State of Wisconsin regulations regarding OTA supervision.
May assist with evaluating patients, turning the patient over to the OTA and informing them of the Plan of Care (POC) per State of Wisconsin regulations.
Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, and teaches and applies interventions as appropriate.
Updates and revises plan of care as indicated and provides physician with a status report on a regular basis.
Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program