Occupational Therapist PRN

Summary

Posting Description of Internal Candidates

We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist PRN.
Salary: 28.02-48.12/hour DOE. Position is paid per visit.

At At Home Home Health Alamosa, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture
of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that
come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and
the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a
home for your career here.

As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:

the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships

continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities

independence and autonomy

career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced
quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment
and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status,
activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and
adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by
medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the
Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan, performs
interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patients well being,
and evaluates the patients progress.
Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws
governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan
of care, using evidence based techniques, and in coordination with other
members of the health care team.
Evaluates the patients functional status, status of all body systems as
required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults
with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician
the patients response to treatment and changes to the patients condition.
Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the
patient and the family/caregivers, regarding the plan of care,
functional limitations, and progress towards goals.
Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and
other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit,
and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within
state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and
anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of
the evaluation.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state
regulation.
Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy and state
regulation.Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary
report on the patients condition at least every 60 days.
Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying
diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all
patients.
Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical
knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care
for the profession and to maintain state issued licensure.
Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the
patient as needed. Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation
and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the
demands of our patients.

Education and Experience

License Requirements
Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of CO
Current CPR certification
Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle

Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.