Home Health Occupational Therapist, OT
Company: Vital Caring Group
Location: Orlando
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Overview Family Home Health Services is looking for a Field OT for
a Full-time position in the Orlando area. A registered professional
who provides occupational therapy to patients of all age groups.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or
maintain patient well-being. Evaluates occupational roles and
occupational performance of patients with physical, psycho-social
and/or cognitive impairments. Provides interventions for deficits
and elicits responses. Participates in the coordination of care.
ResponsibilitiesPerforms ongoing clinical assessment, including
OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient
needs and determine level of functioning and appropriateness of
patient for home careDevelops and evaluates the plan of care in
partnership with the physician, patient, representative (if any),
and caregiver(s). Revises the POC based on evaluations and ongoing
assessment dataCoordinates care and documents coordination with all
physicians and other health care clinicians involved in the care of
the patient as needed and appropriateEvaluates the patient's
occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, leisure,
and rest. Assesses sensory-motor neuromuscular, psycho-social, and
cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assesses
physical, social, and cultural components of the patient's
occupational environmentAssesses and facilitates through direct
therapeutic intervention the patient's ROM, strength, coordination,
need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental
modifications, functional mobility and safety issues as related to
the patient's ADL performance needs. Fabricates and maintains
adaptive equipment and hand splintsProvides patient caregivers and
family educationDocuments, prepares, and completes clinical notes,
phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing
basis and in a timely mannerProvides treatment and services
according to state and federal regulations and professional
standardsApplies concepts of infection control and standard
precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities
to prevent contamination and transmission of diseaseProvides
supervision to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and
Aides, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is
consistent with the patient's needsMeets mandatory continuing
education requirement of the Agency and licensing boardUses
effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to
achieve desirable outcomesPromotes the Agency philosophy and
administrative policiesDemonstrates commitment, professional
growth, and competencyParticipates in the Agency's QAPI
programParticipates in Agency-sponsored in-service training
Documentation Expectations: Metric: 100%: 80%: 60%: Per Visit:
Actual: Avg. In-home Time (in minutes) 45 45 45 45 % of Doc Comp in
Home 75 75 75 75 Avg. Sync time (in hours) 12 12 12 12
Environmental /Working Conditions: Works in a health care facility
or patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to
blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a
flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to
unpleasant weather. Qualifications Education:Bachelor of Science in
Occupational Therapy Licensure: Current State License as an
Occupational Therapist or if licensure does not apply, meets one of
the requirements listed in 42 CFR -484.115(f). A military spouse
may engage in the practice of occupational therapy without
obtaining the applicable occupational therapy license if the
military spouse is currently licensed in good standing by another
jurisdiction of the U.S. that has licensing requirements that are
substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license in
this state Current driver's license Experience:One year experience
as an Occupational Therapist preferred Skills: Therapy skills as
defined as generally accepted standards of practice Good
interpersonal skills Proof of current CPR Knowledge of durable
medical equipment Transportation:Reliable transportationValid and
current auto liability insurance Physical, Mental, Miscellaneous
Demands:Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and
standing. Prolonged standing and walking requiredRequires working
under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs
and to meet patient and family individualized psychosocial
needsRequires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterityMust have
and maintain valid Driver's License, and proof of current valid
auto liability insuranceRequires current CPR certificate, and the
ability to maintain a current CPR certificateRequires ability to
use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of
force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move
objectsWork deals mostly with areas such as preparing and reading
data and figures, records, reports, visual inspection involving
small details. Although important, depth perception and field of
vision (peripheral) are not as critical as the ability to
distinguish small details and markings very near to the
observerRequires ability to grasp, pull, push, carry or otherwise
manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of
muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye
coordinationRequires ability to communicate clearly and make
self-understood effectively in face-to-face interactions;
articulate with accuracy to communicate using phoneRequires ability
to hear and receive verbal instructions correctly, answer phones,
communicate professionally with people in situations with some
background noiseRequires ability to concentrate on fine detail with
frequent interruption; ability to focus attention on tasks for
10-20 minutes at a time on a continuous basis, 20-60 minutes on
occasionRequires ability to understand and relate to specific ideas
one at a time and to the concepts behind specific ideas; ability to
remember verbal and written tasks/assignments from a few hours to
several day periodsPosition requires sitting approximately 60% of
time standing/stooping/bending/ climbing approximately 20% of time;
and walking approximately 20% of timeExcellent computer software
skills necessary to produce accurate documents and materials
requiredRequires ability to work effectively under minimal
supervision; exercise excellent, sound professional judgment and
maintain confidentiality What you get: We offer a competitive
benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life
insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(k) Savings Plan.
Keywords: Vital Caring Group, Orlando , Home Health Occupational Therapist, OT, Healthcare , Orlando, Florida
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