Occupational Therapist-Part-Time

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.                 Occupational Therapist Part-Time 3 days a week-No weekends or Holiday's Schedule: 8:15am- 5pm Territory: Dover, New Philadelphia, Bolivar, Beach City Dalton and then assist in Canton/Massillon as needed. Mercy Medical Homecare SUMMARY   The Occupational Therapist I (OT) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician. The OT I educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The OT I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The company adopts the occupational therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed OT personnel.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   Provides skilled occupational therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician  Evaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures  Develops an individualized OT plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change  Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff  Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients  Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity  Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning  Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s home  Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges  Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy  Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care  Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices  Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW  Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions  Listens to patient and family members  Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by COTAs  Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.  Communicates with the COTAs on supervisory visit results  Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines  Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education  Completes chart audits at agency site as requested  Maintains active OT license in state of employment  Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed  Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences  Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings  Participates in orientation/training of new employees  Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company  Understands and practices agency policies and procedures  Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.  Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.  Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.   Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.  Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist, per the state of employment.  Other duties as assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS   Minimum of one year of experience as an OT in an acute setting is required.  Home care experience is desired.  Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.  Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.  Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.  Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.  Detail-oriented and observant.  Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.  Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.  EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS   Occupational Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.  Physical Demands   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.   Knowledge    Reading, Speaking, Writing English  Constantly 66%-100%  Communications Skills  Constantly 66%-100%  Computers / PDA  Constantly 66%-100%  Physical   Walking - Constantly 66%-100%  Bending - Constantly 66%-100%  Standing - Constantly 66%-100%  Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%  Driving - Frequently 34%-66%  Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%  Stretching/Reaching - Constantly 66%-100%  Climbing - Frequently 34%-66%  Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%  Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%  Sensory Activities    Distinguish smell/temperature - Constantly 66%-100%  Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%  Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%  Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%  Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%  Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%  Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%  Other Sensory Activities   N/A  TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUAL