Occupational Therapist / Home Health - Search One Inc,
San Jose, CA
About the Job
Full-Time HOME HEALTH Opportunity Pay to $150K Plus!!
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who desires to implement high-quality Occupational Therapy services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
- Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
- Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
- Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
- Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
- Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
- Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
- Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO
standards. - Attends meetings and required educational programs.
- Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning/developmental needs to supervisor.
- Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO
- Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
- Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Possesses current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice.
- Has a minimum of two (2) year’s experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience.
- CPR certification.
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Evidence of safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
Call Bill for more info at 727-804-6748 or e-mail bill@searchonejobs.com
Source : Search One Inc,
