Occupational Therapist, Home Care

About the role

Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help "homebound" patients recover from illness or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Services include skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, medical social services, and as needed medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Develop plan of care that is patient and family focused and instituting standardized interventions for goal-oriented outcomes
• Daily documentation in computerized system accurately reflects objectivity and measurability
• Apply standard treatment procedures; Teach is provided to patients and caregivers
• Interdisciplinary communication occurs regularly
• Clinical evaluations are completed that reflects patient history, relevant systems review and appropriate tests and measures
• Plan of treatment is reassessed at least every 2 weeks to patient, primary caregivers and interdisciplinary team; plan is modified and communicated as appropriate to meet discharge goals
• Physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record
• Patient schedules are submitted on a daily basis
• Home Health aides will be oriented to the patient and supervised in accordance with agency and state guidelines
• OTAs are utilized to optimize capacity and ensure compliance with visit schedules
• Patient caseloads of Occupational Therapy Assistants will be managed in accordance with agency, state and professional guidelines
• Documentation is complete and submitted timely according to agency standards
• POC devices are updated as directed
• Verification of Payor information on admission is verified in computer system and attended according to agency standards
• Documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements is maintained and transmitted within designated time frames
• Visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors
• Realistic, objective, time-oriented goals for patient performance are identified based on examination findings
• Utilization/Caseload is discussed with Manager as needed and changes are made toward stated goals
• Reportable outcomes meet Agency goals
• Treatment and discharge plans are selected based on examination findings and patient goals
• Staff meetings and education in-service is attended on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Licensure, Certifications or Registration Required: Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts
• Experience: Two years experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as an Occupational Therapist

Skills

Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred

Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations

Excellent verbal, written and electronic communications skills

Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations

Travel required within Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home's geographic area

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

Pay

$71,697.06 - $138,361.60/Annual

Schedule

Day (United States of America)