Occupational Therapist
Company: Three Rivers Homecare LLC
Location: Grants Pass
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Company Overview: $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS -The Occupational
Therapist (OT, OTR) in Home Health is responsible for the
assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to
functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor
coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other
occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Based
on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist helps
to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at
improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the
patients progress. -Three Rivers HomeCare, a part of -LHC Group, is
the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and
families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term
acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality,
cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health
at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have
partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the
home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group,
because we are united by a single, shared purpose: -It's all about
helping people. - -Benefits and More:
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision packages
- 401(k) Match Program
- Rapid Career Advancement Opportunities
- Internal promotions with a career plan
- All-encompassing Orientation and Fast Trak option for Home Care
experienced clinicians
- Great Culture - join our family! Essential Functions:
- Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the
state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in
accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other
members of the health care team.
- Follows the plan of care by leading the patient in the use of
therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve
functioning and safety.
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and the
physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the
patient's condition.
- Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and participating members
of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can
participate to assist the patient.
- Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a
progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC
policy.
- Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of
care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of
evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to
supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
- Participates in staff conferences and committees as
necessary.
- Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy.
- Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary
report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days.
- Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function
by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Education & Experience: License Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle, or public transportation.Additional State
Requirements
- AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO,
NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI: No additional state
specific requirements.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle, or public transportation. - -Equal Opportunity
Employer - vets, disability. -Must be fully vaccinated or be
willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of
vaccination will be required. - If permitted by state law, the
company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.
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Keywords: Three Rivers Homecare LLC, Medford , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Grants Pass, Oregon
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