Occupational Therapist | Home Health

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist I provides comprehensive skilled occupational therapy in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician. The therapist evaluates patient functioning, develops and adjusts individualized plans of care, educates patients and families, and promotes patient safety and continuity of care. The role includes supervising COTAs, completing accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines, and complying with the state occupational therapy scope of practice and agency policies. The therapist drives to scheduled patient visits in Indianapolis and surrounding counties. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no call or weekends stated in the schedule information; however, the responsibilities also mention participation in on-call requirements and case conferences.

Requirements

Current occupational therapist license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the employee listed as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Knowledge of therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments and identify situations and respond with suitable solutions.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic and ability to prioritize and be timely.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as an occupational therapist in an acute setting is desired.
Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician.
Evaluate patients’ functional levels using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care and adjust them as patient needs change.
Observe, document, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
Help reduce rehospitalizations by front-loading visits for high-risk patients and teaching patients preventative measures and sound decision-making.
Use activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, strength, and coordination through passive or active exercise and activity.
Guide patients in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning.
Arrange outpatient services when services cannot be provided in the patient’s home.
Promote continuity of care through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Counsel patients and families about diseases or injuries and how to manage them throughout occupational therapy.
Include patients and families in developing the plan of care and listen to their concerns.
Instruct patients and families in the proper use of equipment, including wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Ensure patients and families understand their financial responsibility for needed equipment, using the DME department or MSW as appropriate.
Oversee and supervise the total care provided by COTAs, evaluate their supervisory visit results, and communicate those results to them.
Evaluate the plan of care based on patient response and medical condition, adjusting it as needed.
Complete clinical documentation, including documentation of treatment, assessments, patient education, and subsequent, discharge, evaluation, recertification, and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours.
Complete chart audits at the agency site when requested and submit required documentation within company timelines.
Maintain an active occupational therapy license in the state of employment and follow the applicable scope of practice.
Communicate schedule changes to the scheduler.
Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences.
Attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow agency policies and procedures.
Drive to patients’ primary locations for scheduled visits and attend assigned visit locations daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.