Occupational Therapist, OT(Home Health) Per-Diem/Full-Time

July 29

Occupational Therapist, OT(Home Health) Per-Diem / Full-Time

Phoenix, AZ

Direct Hire

Job ID : 21113213-f3ff-4346-9e3d-7e2eb8127604

Per-Diem / Full-Time Opportunity

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who desires to implement high-quality Occupational Therapy services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
• a. Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• b. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• c. Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
• d. Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
• e. Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
• Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
• Designs and / or orders appropriate adaptive / assistive devices and / or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
• Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
• a. Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO

standards.

• b. Attends meetings and required educational programs.
• c. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies

learning / developmental needs to supervisor.

• Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
• Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association;

or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Possesses current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice.
• Has a minimum of two (2) year’s experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state / Agency requirements. Evidence of safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
30+ days ago