Occupational Therapist Home Care FT
Clinics
Clinics
Mercy Home Care - C.B. Mercy Edwards Building
Work at Mercy Edwards Building
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
32.0 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Occupational Therapist Home Care FT
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Occupational Therapist Home Care
Develops, assesses, implements, and monitors a comprehensive plan of care for patients within an assigned caseload. The plan includes patient problems and goals as well as biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, long-term care, and discharge planning needs.
Completes a comprehensive, age-appropriate initial assessment based on the patients presenting problems (including pain), needs, and strengths, home environment and the physician medical diagnosis. Contacts the Clinical coordinator and physician when additional services such as other therapies, nursing, social work, home health aide, or dietician support may be required.
Conducts ongoing age-appropriate reassessments to determine response to care or services according to organization policy and/or changes in the patient or family status, re-prioritizes care based on new information, and updates the patient's plan of care. Assures the patient and his or her family/care givers participate in all assessment and planning activities.
Serves as an advocate and liaison between the patient/family and physician, home health care team members, community resources, and third party payors as necessary.
Completes all physician orders (verbal, interim, certifications) within organization policy and requirements to reflect all services and disciplines provided.
Performs therapeutic, age-appropriate therapy interventions as ordered by the physician consistent with scope of practice, standards of practice, Home Care policies and procedures, and individual competence, with consideration to risk management and infection control practices. Uses clinical knowledge and sound critical reasoning in care delivery and clinical decision making. Seeks guidance appropriately.
Experience:
Required: One (1) to two (2) or more years of occupational therapy experience in a clinical setting
Preferred: Home health care experience, primary care management; computer skills
Education/Licensure:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy school.
Must have a current license as an Occupational Therapist in Nebraska or Iowa, License must be held in the state you provide services.
Valid drivers license required.
Auto insurance per Home Care policy
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred: Dual licensure in Nebraska and Iowa
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Job requires moderate to advanced skills in reading, verbal, and written communication
Strong leadership and critical reasoning skills in clinical decision-making
Planning and organizing, initiative and creativity, team building, independent decision-making, problem solving
Ability to adapt to patients of varying ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Basic computer skills required.
Occupational Therapist Home Care FT
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Health Care Professional - NOS
Health Care - NOS
Occupational Health Services
Home Care
Occupational Therapist
Posted 2009/07/14