Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Surry County

American Addiction Centers•Jonesville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Occupational Therapist position is within the Hugh Chatham Health at Home department in Surry County, NC. The role involves the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation in accordance with established plans of care and physician orders. Key responsibilities include collecting patient data, evaluating functional abilities, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary clinical team. The Occupational Therapist will also design and fit patients with orthotic devices and adaptive equipment, provide instruction to family members and other staff, and maintain clear communication with physicians and the care team regarding patient conditions and treatment reactions. Adherence to productivity standards and professional practice acts is required. Advocate Health, the parent organization, is a large nonprofit, integrated health system focused on clinical innovation, health outcomes, and patient experience.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Licensed by the Examining Committee to practice Occupational Therapy in the state
Must maintain current state driver's license and auto insurance at all times
Personal vehicles must be well maintained and in safe driving condition
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA

Nice To Haves

1-year experience as a licensed OT in a clinical care setting or home health

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation to meet the patent needs/services as prescribed in the established plan of care and per MD orders
Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation from patient assessments in the home setting, telephonic contacts and/or related EMR information available.
Evaluates the patient's functional ability to perform activities of daily living, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient's physician.
Establishes and implements plan of care, performs OT services certified by the patient's physician, and directs the care coordination of a multidisciplinary clinical team approach, supervision of COTAs and/or HHAs involved in the care of the assigned patient caseload to promote health and safe outcomes.
Designs, develops, and fits patient with orthotic devices and adaptive equipment as needed and instructs family members, home health aides and other clinical staff in appropriate therapy methods.
Observes, records, and reports to the physician any reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition.
Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, and physician orders.
Incorporates short and long-term goals established in the plan of care into therapy, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight, and branch supervision to ensure timely feedback regarding patients' condition and/or need for changes in the plan of care
Will provide clear, timely and complete documentation as required by policy and practice standards
Adhere to productivity standards as set by the agency
Remains and performs ordered treatments, therapies, and/or procedures in accordance with State Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, Medicare Guidelines, OASIS and agency policy and procedures
With minimal supervision, delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal or policy parameters or principles.
Promotes shared governance and decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current occupational therapy practice.
Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program