Occupational Therapist, Home Health

Humana • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Occupational Therapist is a professional member of the home health team who delivers services that are designed to enhance the physical and psychosocial functioning of the individual. All services are initiated and provided under the direction of a plan of treatment established by a physician. Evaluations are performed by peers. Duties of the Occupational Therapist include, but are not limited to: • Assist the physician with the initial evaluation of patient to assess needs for service and to establish realistic goals. • Administer treatment program prescribed by physician. • Teach activities of daily living. • Provide training in proper use of prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment. • Instruct other members of the health care team in maintaining therapeutic, creative and self-care activities. • Provides appropriate documentation of services in keeping with company policies and procedures. • Participates in team meetings, case conferences, PI activities and other assigned meetings. • Provides company with a required license or certification and necessary information to be able to verify experience. • Respects patients’ rights, cultural beliefs. • Maintains strictest confidentiality of all patient/Agency information. • Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures including HIPAA. • Accepts only those assignments for which qualified. • Monitors and supervises the occupational therapist assistant. • Communicates with Agency about any problems or concerns. • Complies with State Regulatory Acct. Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allies Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state which you seek employment
• Recent clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and access to an automobile
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with the initial evaluation of patient to assess needs for service and to establish realistic goals.
• Administer treatment program prescribed by physician.
• Teach activities of daily living.
• Provide training in proper use of prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment.
• Instruct other members of the health care team in maintaining therapeutic, creative and self-care activities.
• Provides appropriate documentation of services in keeping with company policies and procedures.
• Participates in team meetings, case conferences, PI activities and other assigned meetings.
• Provides company with a required license or certification and necessary information to be able to verify experience.
• Respects patients’ rights, cultural beliefs.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality of all patient/Agency information.
• Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures including HIPAA.
• Accepts only those assignments for which qualified.
• Monitors and supervises the occupational therapist assistant.
• Communicates with Agency about any problems or concerns.
• Complies with State Regulatory Acct

Benefits

• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being.
• Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees