Community Hospice of Northeast Florida is Hiring an Allegiant Home Care - Occupational Therapist (PRN) Near Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL 32205 Reporting to the DON, the Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN evaluates the Home Health patient level of function to establish treatment programs to improve level of function or prevent disability by helping patients to maintain and/or restore physical potential by means of such modalities as training, exercise, orthotics, and assistive devices. Conducts initial therapy assessments and periodic reassessments and documents and reports changes in a patient's condition consistent with Allegiant Home Care policies. Essential Responsibilities:
Recommend a treatment plan to and coordinate with supervisor, and when instructed, with the interdisciplinary team in development of the plan of care for each participant
When instructed, participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, maintaining regular attendance at all case conferences
Communicate participant changes; collaborate on care planning decisions and coordination of care
Actively participates in the Intake and Assessment care plan meetings
Evaluate participants' needs
Follow-up with participants during treatment
When instructed, discuss condition and treatment plans, and recommend solutions to participant care problems with the Case Conference
Plan individual and group activities and implement treatment according to plan
Assemble appropriate equipment and data to structure an environment that will enhance participants' responses to treatment
Assess the home environment for safety and need for equipment and adaptations
Assists with the implementation and coordination of a home modification program, including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety
Re-evaluate patient's level of function to objectively determine patient's response to treatment
Alter treatment plan and activities accordingly
Educate and instruct participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs and in use of durable medical equipment in the home
Document progress notes for each day of treatment including notations of the patient's status regardless of whether significant changes have occurred
Document participant/family education
Exhibit communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to treatment
Keep current and accurate records of evaluations, treatment data and patient's response to treatment, verbal and written
Participate in educational programs and attend all mandatory educational programs.
Maintain functional operating level of equipment
Inform supervisor of needs for equipment and materials
Perform assigned duties as instructed for all emergency drills or situations
Performs and documents supervision of the occupational therapy assistant per regulatory guidance.
Orient, trains and demonstrates techniques for staff and volunteers individually and in groups as directed
Act only within the scope of authority to practice
At all times, represent Allegiant Home Care professionally through care and/or services provided to all clients and patients
Comply with Allegiant Home Care policies, procedures, and standard practices
Maintain the confidentiality of patients and families within Allegiant Home Care as per government mandates
Additional duties, as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements: Education/Training/Certifications:
Current Florida Occupational Therapy license
Current Florida driver's license with proof of active auto insurance
Current CPR certification
Graduated from an occupational therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
Is eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry-level certification exam for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc. NBCOT
Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred but not required
For Medicare reimbursement, additional educational requirements in Addendum A must be met to provide services under a Medicare home health benefit.
Experience:
Minimum of 1-year working as an Occupational Therapist preferred however recent graduates and newly licensed OTs are encouraged to apply.
Minimum of 1-year working with a frail or elderly population preferred
Experience working with Alzheimer's and people with dementia preferred
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to evaluate, plan, and implement a program of purposeful activities to develop or maintain functional skills necessary to achieve the maximal physical or mental functioning, or both, of the individual in his daily occupational performance and the promotion of wellness
Demonstrates skills reflecting knowledge of resources and basic treatment skills in the following areas activities of daily evaluation, adaptive equipment, orthotics design, and application, upper motor neuron disease, rheumatology, sensory-motor integration disorders, and the adaptation of physical environments for the handicapped
Ability to interpret age specific data and provide age specific treatment
Good judgment, problem-solving, and cognitive skills
Knowledge of gerontology and enthusiasm for treating the geriatric population
Patience and strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of common safety hazards in the home and improvements to establish a safer environment
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