PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist

Principle Choice Home Healthcare•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere. We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health and healing in the place that matters most - home. We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceeds expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience. Principle Choice is Different: Compassion - We deliver compassionate care by attentively listening to our clients' needs, addressing all concerns, and providing emotional support and empathy during each step in their care. Advocacy - We advocate for our clients by empowering them to be an active partner in their care and ensuring all treatment options are thoroughly explained, leaving our clients with the confidence to make well-informed decisions. Principle Choice Home Health (PCH) is looking for self-motivated, confident, and accountable people to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us. POSITION PURPOSE Under the supervision of the Director of Therapy the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, and working on independence with activities of daily living. This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation to other professionals, clinics, or agencies. The Occupational Therapist will also be required to supervise occupational therapy assistants within Oklahoma States supervision requirements.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program.
Current state licensure in Oklahoma and in good standing per state requirements.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
Active Oklahoma driver’s license.
Current vehicle insurance and registration.
Required vehicle.
Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years recent Home Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength, and current level of function.
Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
Delivery of occupational therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials after the review of documentation by payers.
Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
Supervises other personnel (home health aide, occupational therapy assistant) as applicable.
Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
Other duties as assigned.