PRN-Occupational Therapist-OT | Twin Falls | Burley, ID

Pennant Group•Twin Falls, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies with over 20 years of experience and branches across Idaho. They pride themselves on quality of care, ethical business practices, and core values: Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. Horizon emphasizes employee well-being and aims to provide life-changing services. This position is with Horizon Home Health & Hospice – Magic Valley.

Requirements

Must be an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides patient and caregiver education.
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
Identifies equipment needs.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition.
Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
Participates and contributes in the HHA’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.