PRN Home Health OT Illinois

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Louis, MO

9d•$50 - $200•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: 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”. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assesses patient functional ability and potential; May perform the initial home evaluation in those instances when the doctor only orders occupational therapy services 2. Completes OT evaluation to determine potential benefit from therapy and to establish an effective plan of treatment 3. Develops and implements medically prescribed OT plan of treatment 4. 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 5. Understands and interprets medical information from patient record and rest of interdisciplinary team 6. Establishes goals and discharge plans 7. Interprets and adapts physician orders for home setting 8. Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team 9. Instructs and supervises Home Health support staff, such as HHA, who may carry out portion of OT home care 10. Instructs and supervises COTA in provided services and evaluates performance and progress of services at least every 30 days 11. Instructs and supervises patient/caregiver/family member in aspects of OT plan to be carried out in home, independently 12. Accurately and completely documents each visit in a timely manner 13. Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team all appropriate data and changes in patient condition, complication, and additional needs 14. Orders and/or supervises ordering of specialized durable medical equipment 15. Attends and participates in case conference and agency in-service programs 16. OT will be required to be on call for weekends and holidays on a rotational basis Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. A well-lighted and ventilated working area with temperature control system. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Minimal exposure to chemicals and hazardous waste. Minimal exposure to outside weather conditions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and standards.

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
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
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