PRN Occupational Therapist

All The Best Wound Care LLC•Arlington, TX

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About The Position

A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients and clients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates care plans to restore or maintain patient/client well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts therapy treatment based on medical referrals and evaluation, and participates in coordinating care. Performs ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify patient/client needs, determine functioning, and assess suitability for home care. Develops and evaluates plans of care in partnership with patients/clients, their representatives, and caregivers; revises plans based on evaluation and ongoing assessment. Provides physician-ordered services and, where applicable, oversees other team members delivering care consistent with patient/client needs. Provides treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment. Communicates with physicians and other appropriate health care practitioners about the current plan of care. Educates and counsels patients/clients, caregivers, and families; assists with transfer techniques and safe use of equipment. Works in a health care facility or patients’/clients’ homes and may travel locally. The position involves possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases, as well as some exposure to unpleasant weather. Heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, and walking are required; the role also involves working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client and family needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.
Current state license as an Occupational Therapist or, if licensure does not apply, satisfaction of one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h).
Current driver’s license.
Therapy skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proof of current CPR.
Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
Ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, and walking.
Ability to work under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs.
Hand-eye coordination and annual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

One year of Occupational Therapist experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify needs, determine functioning, and assess suitability for home care.
Develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients/clients, representatives, and caregivers, and revise plans based on ongoing assessment.
Document and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical records on an ongoing and timely basis.
Provide services ordered by the physician and oversee other team members, when applicable, in delivering care consistent with patient/client needs.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions when coordinating or providing care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Provide supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Communicate with physicians and other appropriate health care practitioners about the current plan of care.
Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
Assist and instruct patients/clients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient/client abilities.
Instruct patients/clients in the safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes.
Use therapy equipment appropriate to patient/client diagnoses and needs.
Use effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Provide counseling and education to patients/clients, caregivers, and families.
Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies, and demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
Participate in the agency’s QAPI program and agency-sponsored in-service training.