What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at CorsoCare?
Occupational Therapist - Home Health - PRN
CorsoCare Home Health & Hospice
- PRN / Contingent
- Flexible schedule
- Covering Macomb County
- Paid Per Visit Rate
- Mileage Reimbursement
Covering: Eaton/Ingham/Clinton/Shiawassee Counties
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Position Summary Occupational Therapist:
The Occupational Therapist provides services to home care clients in accordance with the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with participation of the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as indicated.
Required Experience Occupational Therapist:
- 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) years’ experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience.
- CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Reliable transportation with good driving record.
Primary Responsibilities Occupational Therapist:
- Home Health Care Occupational Therapist performs Occupational Therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
- Completes initial assessments within forty-eight (48) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and outcomes and submits documentation to the Agency within seven (7) days or per Agency policy.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to the client Case Manager and other caregivers through the care plan, progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Communicates changes in schedule and physician orders to the office on the day the changes are made.
- Implements teaching appropriate to the client's needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability.
- Participates in discharge planning and documents this in client record.
- Preform other duties as assigned.
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