Occupational Therapist (OT)

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8:15 am to 5:00 pm

Agency: Summa Health at Home and Hospice

Territory: Macedonia, Twinsburg, Aurora, Hudson, Kent, Streetsboro, Tallmadge, Cuyahoga Falls, Akron. etc

SUMMARYThe Occupational Therapist (OT) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The OT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The OT is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The company adopts the occupational therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed OT personnel.

WHAT WE OFFER:We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives.  We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.  Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.  Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:Occupational Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.Minimum of one year of experience as an OT in an acute setting is required.Home care experience is desired.Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.Detail-oriented and observant.Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Provides skilled occupational therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physicianEvaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic proceduresDevelops an individualized OT plan of care and makes adjustments as needs changeObserves, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staffHelps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patientsUses activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activityGuides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioningArranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s homePromotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and dischargesCounsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapyIncorporates patient and family in development of plan of careInstructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devicesEnsures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSWHelps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisionsListens to patient and family membersOversees and supervises total care of patient provided by COTAsEvaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.Communicates with the COTAs on supervisory visit resultsCompletes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelinesDocuments all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient educationCompletes chart audits at agency site as requestedMaintains active OT license in state of employmentCommunicates with scheduler any changes as neededParticipates in all on-call requirements and case conferencesAttends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetingsParticipates in orientation/training of new employeesMaintains a professional appearance as a representative of the companyUnderstands and practices agency policies and proceduresESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist, per the state of employment.HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.Constantly (66%-100%):Reading, Speaking, Writing EnglishCommunications SkillsComputer/PDA UsageWalkingBendingStandingSittingStretching/ReachingDistinguish smell/tasteHearing/SeeingHearing in personHearing on the phoneTalking in personTalking on the phoneVision for close work Frequently (34%-66%)DrivingLifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistanceClimbingStooping (bend at waist)Hand/finger dexterity Occasionally (2%-33%)N/A Rarely (1% or less)N/A

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