Occupational Therapist Per Diem – Home Health
A division of Southwoods Health, Southwoods Health at Home is hiring a Per Diem Occupational Therapist. Will perform patient-centered occupational therapy evaluations and treatments that meet company, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Essential Duties: - Administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment to patients suffering from injuries or disease to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
- Reviews physician referral/orders, patient’s condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment needs.
- Develops and revises occupational therapy treatment plans as appropriate based on evaluation and continued monitoring of patient status and response to treatment
- Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.
- Determines referral needs and makes applicable referrals in a timely manner.
- Provides appropriate level of supervision for staff occupational therapist assistants, students, other licensed personnel and unlicensed personnel according to state and federal requirements.
- Documents patient care services in accordance with regulatory requirements and within time expectation set by agency standards.
- Provides education to patients and patient families as appropriate, including, but not limited to, information on post-op recovery processes, physician protocols, treatment plan, and home exercise programs.
- May plan and conduct in-services or training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and/or community groups.
- Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet patient scheduling needs.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy
- Active Ohio OT licensure
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of managing patients with upper extremity weakness, ADL deficits
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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