Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Benefit Home Health Care•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$40 - $200•Onsite

About The Position

Benefit Healthcare was founded in 2013 by a local physical therapist with a simple mission: to bring high-quality, compassionate care to our community. We acquired the company in 2023 and have remained proudly locally operated and committed to honoring that original mission while expanding our reach. As the needs of our community grow, we feel a responsibility to grow with them. Our team has been able to serve more patients than ever without ever compromising the quality of care. We consistently strive to be a 4.5–5 star agency, and when we see those standards slip, we invest in retaining and supporting our staff—because exceptional care starts with a supported team. Everyone in our community deserves the best, and we work every day to deliver exactly that. JOB SUMMARY The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

Requirements

Must be licensed by the State of Colorado
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides patient and caregiver education.
Communicate with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develop treatment programs and establishes goals for improved function.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
Participates and contributes in the HHA’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.