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Occupational Therapist Homecare Dimensions Dallas Texas

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Occupational Therapist Homecare Dimensions Dallas Texas

Requisition number 2303388

Job category Healthcare Delivery

Primary location Dallas TX

Additional locations Irving Texas

Date posted 03172026

Overtime status Exempt

Travel No

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WellMed part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Occupational Therapist Homecare Dimensions to join our team in Irving TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum youll have the clinical resources data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Registered Occupational Therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The OT plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy for patients suffering from injuries or muscle nerve joint and bone diseases to restore function relieve pain and to prevent disability. The OT ensures quality and safe delivery of care in compliance with all applicable laws rules regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to patient according to a written physicians Plan of Care. This may include but will not be limited to

Assessing and evaluating therapeuticrehabilitativefunctional status participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment

Assesses for muscle strength mobility activities of daily living and range of motion - potential for rehab. c. Directing occupational therapy treatmentInstructing patients andor familiescaregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliancesDetermining priority needs for occupational therapyReports to physician patients reaction to treatment or changes in conditionInitiates occupational therapy program and instructs other personnel andor family caregiver members in certain phases of occupational therapy with which they may work with a patient as well as instructing them as to the goals of the occupational therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferencesPrepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goalsParticipates in discharge planning for patientProvide in-service education related to Occupational Therapy to Agency personnel as neededParticipates in peer consultation processSupervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA according to Agency policy and state regulations every 30 days. Responsible for the overall performance coordination and evaluation of the COTA workRe-evaluates patients at a minimum every 30 daysMaintains a productivity standard of 25-30 patient contacts per weekMaintains contactcommunication with other personnel involved in the patients care to promote coordinated efficient careMaintain clinical competency in occupational therapy practice and theory including maintaining required continuing education as specified by state licensing boardPerforms care management duties on patient whose primary skilled service is occupational therapy to include notifying the physician of changes in the patients condition or progress toward goals attending and documenting case conferences initiating coordination of care by reporting significant findings to others on the healthcare team and planning for notification of and documenting the discharge of the patientAdheres to the Agencys Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of documentationEvaluates fits adjusts and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces prostheses and supportive devices such as adaptive equipment durable medical equipment splints etc. to improve functionAdvises and consults with patients and caregiversRecognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyExhibits professionalism and is courteous with all patients physicians and co-workersDemonstrates knowledge and observance of the Patients Bill of Rights and Notice of Privacy PracticesFollows all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelinesstandards as per agency policyParticipates in educational programs and all required in-service programs to maintain comprehensive home care knowledge base as assigned by supervisorComplies with all Homecare Dimensions Inc. Agencys policies and procedures. Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal state and local regulatory agencies. Participates in the agencys endeavors for accreditation licensing and professional recognition according to state federal andor CHAPs requirements. Participates in the Performance Improvement Program activities of the Agencys and periodic review of clinical records as assigned

Communication

Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports any changes in patient condition obtainsreceives physicians orders as requiredCommunicates with community health related personnel to coordinate the Plan of CareCoordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager CTM and Clinical TeamCoordinator CTCScheduler to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients within 1 business day of identifying needDocuments all communications with the patient family physician other disciplines and appropriate others as indicated on communication notes

Additional Duties

Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule to include weekends as assignedEnsures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are availableMaintains a daily patient case load and point of care documentation levels as per Agency standardsDemonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance and punctualityMaintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient staff and Agency informationDemonstrates flexibility enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessaryExpresses verbal and written communication in a clear positive and collaborative mannerEnsures that time off is entered in the timecard timelyPromotes the Agencys image by adhering to the Agency Dress CodeAt a minimum performs quarterly chart audits discipline specificAssist with QA process including chart reviews and participation on QAPI team as requested by director of therapy servicesEnsures appropriate visit utilizationPerforms all other related duties as assigned

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended however to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance employee development and compensation. As such the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

In 2011 WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16000 doctors offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. Were innovators in preventative health care striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22000 primary care physicians hospitalists specialists and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900000 older adults. Together were making health care work better for everyone.

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development