Rehab Occupational Therapist- FT

Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital•El Dorado, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time Occupational Therapist position focused on home health services. The role involves evaluating clients, designing and administering treatment programs, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating care with various stakeholders. The therapist will maintain documentation, communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the position requires supervising support staff and participating in promotional activities for the Home Health Department.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills
Manual dexterity
Skills in analytical thinking and planning
Ability to drive
Organizational skills
Knowledge and competence in working with infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adult and geriatric clients.
Must provide own car or have means of transportation in order to complete services.
Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
Kansas License as an Occupational Therapist
Kansas Driver’s License
Proof of auto insurance
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Performs initial evaluation and periodic re-evaluation of clients.
Designs treatment programs and establishes the occupational therapy care plan based on evaluative findings.
Administers treatments to clients based on the plan of care and under the orders of a physician.
Provides education as necessary to the patient, caregivers, and others in the home.
Prepares all written documentation for home use by the client/caregiver in order to meet the goals of the care plan.
Maintains and encourages open and ongoing communication with physicians, disciplines, co-workers, and peer organizations regarding client care.
Ensures that all care for client is coordinated with physicians, agency personnel, other hospital personnel, and community resources so to maximize care and services.
Provides services in a manner to contribute to client meeting goals.
Interprets results and treatment goals to client, physician, caregivers, and other disciplines involved in care for client.
Maintains and ensures that all documentation is present on the client clinical record, according to department policy and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of all departmental policies and procedures, maintains skills necessary to execute them, and complies with all hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains adequate knowledge of the regulations governing Medicare/Medicaid Home Health Services and reimbursement guidelines.
Maintains adequate knowledge of standards put forth by the JACHO.
Files accurate record of charges/mileage for all clients on a weekly basis.
Provides a positive working environment for all co-workers, colleagues, and visitors to the department.
Maintains confidentiality of all client information, as well as employee and departmental information.
Supervises supporting personnel: Home Health Aides and certified occupational therapy assistants as appropriate.
Participates in clinical record audits per Director requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in clinics/fairs during the year to promote the Home Health Department.
Communicates to the public positively and proactively on services provided by the Home Health Department.