Occupational Therapist - Homecare Connections

HomeHealth Connections LLC is a premier home health care agency dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality medical services to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. With a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our patients, we specialize in a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and personal care assistance. Driven by our mission to empower patients and support their families, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation sets us apart as a trusted provider in the home health care industry.

The occupational therapist provides skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS - JOB KNOWLEDGE, PERSONAL ABILITIES:

1. Assists the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
2. Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs.
3. Evaluates the patient's significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the patient, as well as what other Agency and community services will be required.
4. Assures that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes.
5. Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician.
6. Guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
7. Instructs patients in the use of a wheelchair, braces, splints and prosthetic devices.
8. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home.
9. Establishes goals based on the patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated.
10. Makes arrangements for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot be given in the home.
11. Evaluates the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention and updates the patient care plan as needed.
12. Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated into the chart per agency policies.
13. Communicates with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary.
14. Communicates with other team members and, when appropriate, instructs them in Occupational Therapy techniques that they may use while working with the patient.
15. Supervises the Home Health Aide per agency policy when Occupational Therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient's care.
16. Supervises the Occupational Therapy Assistant per agency policy.
17. Participates in Agency activities, in-services, and meetings, when appropriate.
18. Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Director of Nurses in order to coordinate Agency visits.
19. Participateswiththestaff,thepatient,andthephysicianindischargeactivitiesand completes an Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
20. Assumes responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences,activeparticipationinprofessionalandrelatedorganizationsand individual research and reading.
21. Theabilitytodriveandtheabilitytoaccesspatients'homeswhichmaynotberoutinely wheelchair accessible are required.
22. Hearing,eyesightandphysicaldexteritymustbesufficienttoperformaphysical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
23. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
24. The ability to speak, read & write in English is required.

QUALIFICATION

1. Must have graduated from an Occupational Therapist curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), or its successor organizations.
2. Must be licensed in the state of Indiana
3. Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience.
4. Must have a criminal background check
5. Must have current CPR certification.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Homehealth Occupational Therapist and is not an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

BENEFITS

• Salary range $88,292.00 - $108,026.00 (based on several factors including but not to limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)
• Office hours 9:00AM to 5:00PM
• Allowable Time off -40 hours paid time off and 60 unpaid time off
• Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing organization
• Advancement Opportunities
• Bonuses / Performance Incentives
• Training Opportunities / Credential / CPR Certification

HomeHealth Connections LLC will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.