What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Occupational Therapist position at Dignity Care Hospice?
Why join our Dignity Care Hospice team?
We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home.
We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.
What You Will Do as a Hospice Occupational Therapist
At Dignity Care Hospice, a Hospice Occupational Therapist career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist , you will provide both direct and indirect supervision of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and the Home Health Aide (HHA). Some of your primary responsibilities will include :
- Evaluating patients’ functional statuses (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication, self-care abilities, etc.)
- Evaluating home environment for hazards / barriers to more independent living and identifying equipment needs
- Participating in the development of the plan of care
- Developing treatment programs and establishing goals for improved function. Communicating plan of care to the physician and other team members
- Teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury
- Maintaining appropriate clinical records, notes, and reporting to the physician any changes in patient conditions
- Fabricating splints and instructing patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
- Training patient in the use of prosthetic and / or orthotic devices
- Identifying patient and family / caregiver needs for other home health services and referring as appropriate
Benefits You Will Enjoy
In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include :
Schedule
Full Time
Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements
