Occupational Therapist, Home Health Per Diem
Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Abilene
Posted on: July 29, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionAs a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you
will:Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and
develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of
function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the
physician in evaluating the patient's level of function.Confer with
the patient's physician and other health care team members and
participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care
Treatment.Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients
in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength,
coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation
measures.Review/expand the retraining programs in a manner
consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the
guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole.Consult with
other vocational team members, as appropriate, to develop and
implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with the needs and
capabilities of patients.Report patient status and progress to the
physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient and
family members.Participate in care coordination and discharge
planning activities and act as a resource to other health care
personnel in meeting patient's needs.Design community reintegration
activities to assist the client in the physical reconditioning
effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan
with members of the interdisciplinary team.Recommend and/or design
special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or
working environments or improve their participation in the
rehabilitation program and/or community.Design/train staff and
family members to carry out the retraining program including
dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team
and family educational
meetings.Coordinate/oversee/supervise/instruct and evaluates
Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in
implementing occupational therapy services.Accurately and
thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and
evaluation on the day services are rendered. Ensure that interim
(verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately
documented and implemented. Submit evaluation, treatment plans and
discharge summary to the supervisor and care management
staff.Required Experience/Skills:Degree from an accredited
Occupational Therapy ProgramA minimum of six months of occupational
therapy experience preferredHome Health experience a plusCurrent
and unrestricted OT licensureCurrent CPR certificationGood
organizational and communication skillsThis role requires full
COVID-19 vaccinationRequired SkillsTogether, we can raise the bar
on home healthcareKindred at Home, soon becoming CenterWell--- Home
Health, is one of the nation's leading providers of home care, with
an incredible team of compassionate clinicians who deliver
high-quality, specialty care to patients. Many of our clinicians
live in the same neighborhoods they serve - providing the
much-needed care to people in their community.As a company, we
strive to lead by example and show employees the same compassion
and care we expect them to show patients. We provide employees the
resources, stability and job flexibility they truly deserve. We
help them fulfill their personal and professional goals while
enjoying industry-leading benefits, competitive salaries,
opportunities for career and professional growth, and a healthy
work/life balance.Part of Humana's Home Solution businessKindred at
Home, soon becoming CenterWell Home Health, cares for nearly 80,000
patients every day in over 350 locations, across 38 states. As part
of Humana Inc., we create experiences that put patients at the
center, working in collaboration with healthcare providers to bring
multidisciplinary care directly to the comfort and safety of home.
The result is easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps
patients lead healthier, happier lives.Caring for people who care
for our patientsExperience has shown us that supporting and
nurturing employees helps them become the best version of
themselves and more compassionate, committed home health
professionals. That's why CenterWell Home Health never stops
working to improve the employee experience. Our people are our
greatest resource, and we are committed to creating an environment
they enjoy stepping into every day.World-class employee
benefitsCompetitive pay and benefits package50% matching 401(k)
contributions up to 6%Career advancement opportunitiesTuition
reimbursement programAdvanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited
trainingRequired ExperienceJoin Our Team!Check out our video to get
a glimpse of a day in the life of our Home Health team - Home
HealthTo learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll
free) 855-KND-AT-HOME or apply online. Our Recruiters are ready to
help you start a new and rewarding career with Kindred at Home.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or national origin.
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