Occupational Therapist

AdamsPlace

7h•Onsite

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Chipley is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for supervising and implementing occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases. National HealthCare Corporation is recognized for its innovative approach to quality care, aiming to provide a full range of extended care services to maximize the well-being and independence of patients across all age groups. The company is committed to an interdisciplinary approach, combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services. NHC fosters an environment of encouragement, challenge, innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity, with all employees dedicated to the health of patients and the well-being of the communities they serve.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Must be licensed / registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.

Nice To Haves

Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.
Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements.
Consults with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
Participates in inservice training for Occupational Therapy.
Checks for safety, care and cleaning of equipment.
Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement activities.
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
Provides Occupational Therapy services in accordance with all NHC HomeCare policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
Maintains knowledge base of HomeCare occupational therapy procedures and regulations as well as professional standards through attendance at workshops, and inservices and individual research and reading.