Licensed Occupational Therapist

Otterbein SeniorLife•West Liberty, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Part Time and PRN Position Available Join our Otterbein location in West Liberty! At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Otterbein Home Health provides Home Health services for the elderly, complimenting already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities at Otterbein. This wide array of services establishes one of the most extensive portfolios of independent senior care capabilities in the state. Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency with an established reputation for high-quality services. Otterbein Home Health services are an integral part of Otterbein Retirement Living Communities services portfolio and available to Otterbein residents, in addition to residents in the surrounding area. This position travels locally throughout the greater West Liberty Oh area (West Liberty, Lima, Bellefontaine, and Urbana) providing patient services in a Home Health care setting. Providing a high level of personalized care, Home Health by Otterbein is guided by Otterbein’s nearly century-old tradition of faith-based ministry, clinical skills and strong community ties. The Occupational Therapist Reports to Therapy Manager/Director of Nursing. Evaluates, plans, and administers comprehensive occupational therapy modalities/regimes to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative occupational therapy as prescribed by a physician. Focus on compensatory techniques to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients. To delineate the scope of services provided by the Occupational Therapy Services program offered by the Agency. Assist with coordination and collaboration of obtaining DME and safety devices with patient/family/and health care team members. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or,
Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
Association; or,
Has two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a
proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the US Public Health Service except for those individuals initially licensed by the State or seeking qualification as an Occupational Therapist after December 31, 1977
Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist for the State of Ohio
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapists who supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) must have two (2)
years home care experience and one (1) year supervisory experience
Current CPR card
Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results

Responsibilities

Performs initial evaluation and ongoing patient assessments in response to patients' ongoing needs and in accordance with physician orders.
Initiates a written plan of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary.
Provides skilled occupational therapy modalities within the therapy scope of practice.
Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
Participates in case conference to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, etc.
Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course medical therapy.
Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient's/family's cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in planned and delegated services performed for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards and assuring patient care needs are met.
Supervision includes regularly scheduled patient record reviews, conferences and a visit to the patient's home with or without the COTA present at least every 30 days unless state laws require more frequently.
Plans discharge appropriately; provides information about community resources to address patient ongoing needs.
Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations and Agency's policies and procedures regarding patient care.
Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians appropriately and in timely manner regarding patient changes in status, findings or needs.
Notifies the physician, the Director of Nursing and other health care team members of any changes in the patient's condition and the need to modify the plan of care.
Maintains currency of knowledge and skills.
Participates in the Agency's Quality Improvement program.
Attends Agency meetings and in-services as required.
Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times.

Benefits

Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work