Occupational Therapist - Suncrest Home Health - Part Time

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides home health occupational therapy to help patients safely perform daily activities and develop, regain, or improve skills needed for day-to-day life and work. The role may provide both long-term and acute patient care, including assessing and reassessing rehabilitation needs and potential and developing or implementing occupational therapy programs when reasonable and necessary based on the patient's condition. The therapist delivers services under a physician-approved plan of care, ensures the plan addresses identified problems or documents why they are not addressed, and is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of care. The position includes timely and accurate documentation, coordination with physicians, patient and family education, and supervision of a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. The role is part-time and includes home visits and, on a limited basis, visits to other facilities.

Requirements

Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state assigned.
Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Successful completion of the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination administered by NBCOT.
One year of related occupational therapy experience.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to address social, mental, cognitive, and physical challenges in a home health environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Responsible for occupational therapy service delivery under a physician-approved plan of care.
Ensure the plan of care addresses problems identified in the assessment or document the rationale when identified problems are not addressed.
Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience working effectively in a diverse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patients' medical histories and ask about their challenges.
Evaluate patients by observing them performing tasks and discussing how they feel.
Identify specific goals and develop treatment or recovery plans for patients.
Demonstrate exercises and physiotherapy techniques.
Recommend therapy equipment based on patients' requirements and teach them how to use it.
Assess and reassess beneficiaries' rehabilitation needs and potential, and develop or implement occupational therapy programs when reasonable and necessary.
Record patients' activities and progress; complete documentation accurately and on time.
Develop detailed treatment and care plans and modify plans of care when needed.
Communicate and coordinate with patients' physicians to ensure consistent care.
Visit patients in their homes and, on a limited basis, at other facilities.
Use independent judgment and experience to implement effective treatment combinations.
Evaluate and report on patients' progress.
Assist administrative staff with billing and reporting inquiries.
Comply with federal and state physical therapy regulations.
Educate patients and family members about the recovery process.
Supervise the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
Perform other duties as assigned.