What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Thrpy Asst-PRN position at CommonSpirit Health?
At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence and collaboration. Our innovative services and specialty programs recognize the needs of each patient and promote the highest quality of life. Our goal is to ensure all services consistently exceed quality measures and the expectations of patients and referring physicians.
Responsibilities
St. Elizabeth Home Care Agency in Florence KY Now Hiring PRN Occupation Therapist Assistant
The Occupational Therapy Assistant follows the treatment plan and assists patients in their therapeutic and occupational rehabilitation, under the direct supervision of the licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Performs visits as prescribed in the physician’s plan of treatment and in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Provides patient care education to patient and other caregivers.
- Uses skills to monitor patient status, response to treatment, and care provided. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to patient and/or caregivers needs, customs or feelings.
- Completes and submits all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Submits appropriate and timely written documentation on all visits to the supervising Occupational Therapist for cosigning.
- Meets with Occupational Therapist for general supervision to ensure all state specific requirements are met, including but not limited to; frequency of meetings as it pertains to years of practice, duration of the meetings; amount of face-to-face meetings required.
- Actively participates in case conferences, summary reports and quarterly record review, in-services and special case orientations.
Qualifications
- Associates degree from an accredited school in Occupational Therapy Technology.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Valid drivers license, car insurance & reliable transportation
- One year of occupational therapy experience in a clinical setting required.
- Home care experience preferred
- In Washington State, all providers must meet NPI requirement and furnish proof prior to onboarding
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
