Occupational Therapist OT - Home Care

Carle
US - Illinois - Urbana
May 12, 2024

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Care

Department: Home Care
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Therapy Services
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Job ID: 40879
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Champaign, IL
Usual Schedule: As needed, M-F 8a-5p
On Call Requirements: None
Work Location: Carle on Fieldstone
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: None

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Position Summary:

The Home Care Occupational Therapist evaluates and develops treatment plans for patients of all ages to resume or adjust the activities of daily living. Collaborates with health care team and modifies plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need. Supporting Danville, Il region

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Occupational Therapist (OT) License Illinois upon hire and Driver's License upon hire and Proof of Auto Insurance upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS One (1) year Health Care/Medical - Occupational Therapist (preferrederred) SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Drives reliable transportation and maintains state required insurance and valid Illinois Driver's License.

Essential Functions:

Reviews plan of care and orders with primary physician, written and evidenced as read-back, completed immediately and transmitted within time frame established by policy.
Educates patient and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; matches their learning capabilities and meets fundamental needs.
Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact. Documents within guidelines and timeframes set by regulatory requirements and/or department policy.
Updates goals promptly, ensures goals are closed as met or changed as patient condition progresses.
Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interactions (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.).
Documents care plans and patient/family assessments; the documentation indicates evidence of therapy knowledge, assessment skills, and critical thinking.
Anticipates and orders an appropriate quantity of supplies with sufficient lead time that patient does not run out of supplies between visits.
Educates and documents discharge planning prior to discharge , including communication with physician, insurance source, outpatient visits and community resources are planned and arranged if applicable . Patient is provided with discharge documentation.
Completes audits and other assigned tasks within assigned time frame.
Evaluate the patient's level of function within regulatory requirements by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures as directed by the physician or podiatrist.
Guides the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
Observe, record and report to the physician or podiatrist the patient's reaction to treatments and any changes in the patient's condition.
Instruct other health team personnel including, when appropriate, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health Aides and family members in certain phase of occupational therapy in which they may work with the patient.
Communicates the Occupational Therapy Assistants assignments with scheduler, prepares written instructions for the assistant and supervises the assistant in the patient home.
Has an understanding of all home care rules and regulations. Comprehends influence on case mix index.
Completes and documents OTA supervisory visits, as required (at least every 6 visits). Completes HCA supervisory visits every 14 days if only therapy in home.
Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients.
Assess homebound status of patients.
Completes comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation in patient's home and develop plan of care.
Communicate with patients to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule.
Assess home safety and recommend equipment to improve patient's home safety.
Educate family/caregivers on recommended home exercise program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: ***.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.

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