Occupational Therapist Per Visit

AlpineCare•Troy, MI

About The Position

Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability. We’re building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home-based care, here’s what the role involves. The Occupational Therapist Per Visit (OT) is a qualified professional who assists the physician in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of treatment (revising as necessary), prepares clinical and progress notes, advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel, and participates in In-service programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education, Accreditation of the Council on Education of the American Medical Association, and the American Occupational Therapy Association
Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Practice with at least 2 years of experience
Active CPR Certification
Maintain a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and good driving record
Communicate and coordinate activity/progress with other members of the team

Responsibilities

Provides treatment as ordered by the attending physician
Assists the physician in evaluating level-of-function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
Evaluates and establishes goals based on the patient’s current level-of-functioning and potential for improvement
Assists in developing and updating the plan of treatment
Participates in case conferences as requested
Guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic, self-care, and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning
Establishes household management routines
Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient's reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the patient's condition
Documents each visit made to the patient and incorporates notes into the clinical record at least weekly
Prepares written discharge summary
Advises, consults, and instructs patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, assistive devices and adaptive equipment
Instructs, teaches, and supervises the family in the patient's total occupational therapy program
Instructs, teaches, and supervises other health team personnel in the case of patients regarding occupational therapy
Evaluates the home environment and makes appropriate recommendations
Re-assess patient for effectiveness related to goals, continuing or discontinuing service, changes to goals or care plan update, objective evidence or statement of expectation of continued progress toward goals at least every 30 days
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) as applicable and adheres to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and codes in federal, state, and local laws which are concerned with the practice of Occupational Therapy; and adheres to the policies established by the Agency
May supervise aide in lieu of a registered nurse if O.T. is the only service provided
Participates in staff development activities, which may include providing in-service training to other hospice personnel, attends paramedical in-service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing In-service meetings
Participates in Performance Improvement Activities
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Maintains productivity level of 90%
Responsible for ensuring the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care