TexMed Home Health specializes in offering exceptional care to each client in all stages of life. We provide services to clients in private homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. We are actively looking for compassionate team members who desire to help our clients remain independent and have their best life now!
Job Summary
A registered professional who provides coordinated care 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, psychosocial, and/or cognitive impairments
Provides intervention to deficits and elicits responses
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
Essential Functions
Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, and determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health
Develop and revise a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members
Provide treatments, evaluate the need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, fabricate/maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints as applicable
Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning
Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
Supervise COTA and HHA as appropriate. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency
Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Licensure: Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapist, current Texas Drivers License
Experience: Two years experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute or rehabilitation setting
Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of CPR and Hepatitis profile. Knowledge of durable medical equipment
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance
Texmed Home Health, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.