About the role
Job Description: Position Summary
:
- The occupational therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to the plan of care established by the physician.
- Position Responsibilities Include: Makes home visits to patients in designated geographic territories.
- Performs thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills and ADL and IADL performance.
- Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living and identifies equipment needs.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with other team members in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to PCP or referring physician.
- Teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.
- Train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician/appropriate team member any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Complete OASIS documentation with accuracy and submits to the office within 24-48 hours on a consistent basis.
- Maintains contact/communication with other disciplines involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated efficient care.
- Meets with rehabilitation manager on a regular basis to facilitate patient’s coordinator of care.
- Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and team meetings as required by the agency to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided.
- Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development including staff meetings and in-service education.
- Communicates with patients, families, and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.
- Communicates with the physician and/or nurse practitioner regarding patient status and medical intervention.
- Qualifications Include: A current license as an Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
- A graduate of a occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or Diploma
- Has strong clinical skills as well as good oral and written communication
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/ or organization requirements and is in good working order, or other reliable means of transportation.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills and problem solving skills
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
- Remote Type: On-site
- Salary Range: $86,670.93 - $130,006.92