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Company: Mercy Health by Compassus Position Summary The Home Health Occupational Therapist - PPV PRN is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality rehabilitative occupational therapy to clients. S/he initiates planned, purposeful activity designed to enhance the physical and psychosocial functioning of the client. Position Specific Responsibilities Participates in the development of occupational therapy plans of care for patients. Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluations and communicates with physician before start of care and as needed. Completes OASIS assessments as appropriate. Implements the plans of care. Provides education and instruction to team members, patients, and families. Evaluates outcomes of care. Supervises paraprofessionals as needed. Plans for discharge as appropriate. May participate in agency quality improvement programs. Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services. Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate the care of the patient & family, exchange information & problem solve & receive staff support and education. Applies the policies & procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of State and Federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care. Willingly accepts direction from Director of Clinical Services or Director of Therapy. Meets or exceeds established productivity standards. Confers as needed with attending physician or other agency personnel regarding patient's condition and records information timely in patient's EMR. Completes all required documentation, visit notes, coordination notes, and other reports in a timely manner. Provide skilled restorative treatment to enhance physical function of joints/muscles, pain management, sensory integration, teaching compensatory techniques for ADL's; designing, fabricating, fitting of orthotic & self-help devices, vocational & pre-vocational assessment & training, work simplification & energy conservation, home evaluation for safety, joint protection, gross/fine apprehension patterns/free writing, upper extremity strength, muscle reeducation transfer training/standing/tolerance & balance. Participates in agency quality improvement programs when requested. Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights. Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons. Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient property. Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure. Reports all accidents and incidents observed. Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations. Observes safety needs of the patients. Educates staff in psychosocial aspects, as needed. Attends in-services and meetings as required. Collaborates with service provider furnishing contract services to the patient as needed. Participates in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested. Maintains confidentiality of necessary information. Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job. Maintains proper documentation for billing. Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers. Supervises the care given by Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides. Regular attendance is an essential function. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required. At least one (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care, home health, or rehabilitation setting highly preferred. Skills Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Active and unencumbered Occupational Therapist license in state(s) of employment required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization. At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. 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