Select Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) Job at Select Home Health Services, Indianapolis, IN

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  • Select Home Health Services
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Overview:

Job Description

 

 

 

Overview

 

Select Home Health Services is a central Indiana, clinician based, locally owned and operated skilled home health care agency providing you with skilled nursing and therapy services. We are committed to improving your health and independence all while in the comforts of your home. Our highly trained clinicians are compassionate and dependable with a commitment to excellence that is second to none. “Select the best for your health!”

 

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients in the home setting. This care includes appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills. Careful monitoring of the patient’s status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders. Responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

 

Responsibilities

 

    • Implement occupational therapy services in accordance with physician’s plan of treatment.
    • Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client’s level of functioning by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.
    • Treat the client through use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self care activities for improving function.
    • Observe, record and report the client’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the client’s condition to the physician, Director of Nurse and Case Manager.
    • Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of occupational therapy in which they may assist the client in the use of adaptive devices and durable medical equipment, as appropriate.
    • Assess and regularly re-evaluate the needs of the client.
    • Develop, implement and revise the client’s plan of care.
    • Safely initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client’s care.
    • Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.
    • Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician and field staff.
    • Develop, prepare and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies.
    • Keep abreast of occupational trends/knowledge for service provision, documentation and care coordination.
    • Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and utilization reviews.
    • Participate in the agency’s quality improvement program.
    • Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant at least every 30 day.

Qualifications

 

          • Is a graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE; and has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT), or
            On or before January 1, 2008 - Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (If licensed or registered prior to 1978, meets the alternative qualifications cited in the Medicare Conditions of Participation, Section 484.115).
          • Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in this Agency's practicing State.
          • Minimum of one year experience as an occupational therapist.

          Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at   feedback@fortishh.com

           

           

          *By applying to this position you are acknowledging that you have received and read Fortis Health's EEO statement*

 

 

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