PRN Homehealth OT

Lutheran Senior Services•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Provides direct occupational therapy to patients in their residences. Receives physician orders for therapy and develops and implements plans of care. Provides direct supervision to qualified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) and evaluates the effectiveness of services they provide. Adheres to the Code of Conduct and upholds EverTrue’s philosophy, vision, and core values, supporting its Christian mission so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest.” The position includes rotational on-call duties for weekends and holidays.

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 with good organizational skills.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lift, transfer, and physically assist patients safely, using proper body mechanics.
Strength and stamina to lift clients and spend substantial time standing, walking, climbing stairs, and walking on indoor and outdoor surfaces.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ functional ability and potential, and perform an initial home evaluation when the physician orders only occupational therapy services.
Complete occupational therapy evaluations to determine potential benefit from therapy and establish effective plans of treatment.
Develop and implement medically prescribed occupational therapy plans of treatment.
Prepare written treatment plans for physician signature, including clinical findings, goals, rehabilitation potential, and specific procedures and modalities with their amount, frequency, and duration.
Interpret medical information from patient records and the interdisciplinary team.
Establish goals and discharge plans.
Interpret and adapt physician orders for the home setting.
Coordinate treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
Instruct and supervise home health support staff, such as home health aides, who may carry out portions of occupational therapy home care.
Instruct and supervise COTAs and evaluate their performance and service progress at least every 30 days.
Instruct and supervise patients, caregivers, and family members in aspects of the occupational therapy plan to be carried out independently at home.
Document each visit accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Communicate appropriate information and changes in patient condition, complications, and additional needs to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Order or supervise the ordering of specialized durable medical equipment.
Attend and participate in case conferences and agency in-service programs.
Provide rotational on-call coverage for weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education financial assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (PayActiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of absence.
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Extended sick pay, bereavement pay, and jury duty pay for part-time employees.
Medical/pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; Voya income protection benefits (hospital, critical illness, and accident); and pet insurance for full-time or weekend-option employees.