Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

About the role

Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to all home health patients referred by a licensed physician in their place of residence.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
• Help maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care with initiative and sound judgment
• Assist with training/orienting others
• Utilize accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
• Complete documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
• Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved
• Comply with corporate compliance program
• Meet agency productivity standards and utilize time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
• Maintain current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines

Requirements

• Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice
• Graduate of ACOTE accredited school
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to an Occupational Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the AOTA

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior Home Health experience is preferable

Benefits

• Top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential under a new Pay Per Point Model (higher pay for visits requiring greater effort)
• Progressive benefit plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for career growth
• Additional pay incentives
• Flexible schedules

Schedule

Full-time, 1st Shift

Primary Location: Georgia-Winder