Occupational Therapist - Home Health, SE Iowa

The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations. 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members. 

• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off  

• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs. 

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. 

• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders. 

• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician. 

• Treat patients according to treatment plan. 

• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines. 

• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines. 

• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs. 

• Participate in discharge planning. 

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans. 

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed. 

• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility. 

• Participate in facility performance improvement programs 

• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department. 

• Perform other duties as required or directed 

• Screen patients based upon identified need. 

• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department 

• Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients. 

• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order. 

• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs. 
  
  

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas. 

• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours. 

• Subject to frequent interruptions. 

• Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. 

• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc. 

• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. 

• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. 

• Must be constantly alert for patient’s safety. 

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs. May involve overnight travel. 

• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday. 

• Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients. 

• Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor. 

• Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times
  Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology school.

• Licensed by the state in which the therapist resides or practices, according to state requirement. 

Continuous Education

• It is the responsibility of the staff therapist to meet all continuing education requirements, whether internal or mandated by the Iowa Board of Licensure.  Failure to maintain a current license with the Iowa Board of Licensure for any reason will be grounds for termination.

 

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