Occupational Therapy Home Health

St. Luke's University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Occupational Therapist Home Health works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure delivery of high quality occupational therapy services in accordance with the physician’s orders and with the agency’s programs and policies. Services are provided in the patient’s place of residence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
Occupational Therapist License in the state as determined by the job location.
Preferably one or two years experience under a qualified registered Occupational Therapy supervisor.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs initial evaluation to identify functional deficits.
Establishes Plan of Treatment in consultation with the physician including short and long-term goals.
Guides the patient in their use of therapeutic, creative, and/or self-care activities for the purpose of improving or restoring function and putting function to practical use.
Plans program for patient utilizing physical or mental activities, crafts, avocations, exercises, and daily self-care activities, to reach maximal level of function.
Instructs in the use of equipment that will help improve function in the home.
Observes, records and reports patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition to physician.
Communicates with the Rehab Program Manager, Patient Care Manager, Clinical Coordinator and appropriate staff in order to plan total patient and family care.
Confers with other disciplines as appropriate in planning rehabilitation for the patient.
Records reflect the family oriented approach. Documentation is timely, accurate, legible and in compliance with the agency policy and directives. Records make clear the goals and plans made with the patient and/or family.
Evaluates and documents the effectiveness and outcomes of care on an ongoing basis and makes revisions as needed.
Plans for discharge as appropriate.
Instructs other health team personnel, when appropriate, in certain areas of occupational therapy including activities of daily living, in which they may work with the patients. This includes the patient and family members.
Uses own transportation to provide care at patient’s residence: Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver’s License; Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier; Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ; Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle; Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle.