Occupational Therapist - Home Health (0.8 FTE)

St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center•Helena, MT

19h

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers occupational therapy modalities to promote patients’ independence and quality of life. Under a licensed physician’s prescription, the therapist develops individualized plans of care to improve, sustain, or restore independence following injury, illness, disability, or cognitive dysfunction. Treatment may involve life skills, activities of daily living, sensorimotor and social activities, and functional, vocational, homemaking, educational, and recreational activities, selected to suit each patient’s abilities and interests. The role provides direct patient care in the patient’s home or other setting they consider home. The Occupational Therapist works under the direction of the Director or designee, completes standardized OASIS assessments and timely documentation, supports hand-offs and transitions through the care continuum, and coordinates care with the healthcare team, physicians, and community. The therapist coordinates visits according to the plan of care, delegates appropriate tasks, maintains annual competencies, and attends continuing education as applicable. The position also requires effective communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and clinical leadership; participation in case conferences, meetings, and assigned committees; and adherence to regulatory, compliance, and agency requirements. The therapist is expected to be adaptable, prioritize and manage time and resources effectively, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in acute care, outpatient, rehabilitation, home health, or another relevant setting.
Sufficient knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and experience to work autonomously.
Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy, or graduate of an accredited college or university with a certificate in Occupational Therapy.
Current Montana State Occupational Therapy Licensure.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Home and Community Based Program.

Responsibilities

Conduct OASIS time-point assessments and other assessments accurately and within regulatory timeframes.
Develop individualized home plans of care and provide occupational therapy to promote independence, self-management, and ADL/IADL functioning.
Provide direct patient care in patients’ homes or other settings they consider home.
Conduct home safety evaluations and assess home environments for adaptive equipment needs.
Provide evaluation or consultation visits with certified home health aides regarding bathing and safety.
Provide occupational therapy to patients with varied needs, potentially including dementia, learning disabilities, and chronic diseases.
Complete accurate and timely documentation according to agency policy and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate patient hand-offs and help patients move through the care continuum.
Coordinate care and patient visits according to the plan of care, working with the Director and/or Clinical Manager/Coordinator.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, physicians, and community partners to provide quality care.
Serve as a team resource and assist staff with difficult patient situations when available.
Delegate appropriate tasks as needed.
Attend staff meetings, weekly case conferences, educational programs, and assigned committee meetings.
Maintain annual competency levels and attend continuing education as applicable.
Communicate with clinical leadership about assignments, responsibilities, and patient concerns; use the appropriate chain of command to resolve issues.
Manage time and resources responsibly, prioritize and multitask, and remain flexible as patient census and staffing needs change.