What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist-Hope Healthcare-PACE position at Hope Hospice and Community Services, Inc.?
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Job SummaryComments
• Complete initial assessments and reassessments, per PACE Regulations and upon referral from Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to assist in determination of participant’s functional status/safety/living environment and equipment needs.
• Develop OT treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provide treatment.
• Provide regular updates to IDT on participant status in therapy (PACE, OP, Facility or Rehab) and assist in determination of timing of discharge and discharge placement.
• Complete documentation in participant’s medical record, including assessments/plan of care/fall follow ups/DME follow-ups and other documentation, as needed, in timely manner per P&P.
• Provide supervision to CNA’s and other staff who are implementing an OT maintenance/wellness program.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Exhibit good time management skills and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
• Excellent communication; via phone, in person and email
• Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.
Required qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year experience working with the frail/elderly population.
• Current Occupational Therapist License in the state of Florida
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
• Automobile Insurance
• Clear level 2 background check Decision Making Lattitude Individual Decision Making Parameters Within scope of daily performance of position. In Collaboration with Management Any decision beyond daily function of position.
Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)
Responsible for the initial assessment and ongoing assessment of patients upon referral from multi-disciplinary team.
Evaluation of patient/family response to therapy.
Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic functions.
Identify and identify problems and develop solutions.
Develop goals as related to the needs of the patient.
Develop treatment plan in consultation with the IDG to include the physician, including any changes or provisions.
Revise plan of care as needed to include discharge planning and evaluation.
Review and complete patient assessments and plan of care.
Identify equipment required to increase the patient’s function and independence.
Plan and develop maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
Provide education to family members and friends for those parts of the treatment plan that they can carry out.
Responsible for timely documentation of all therapy interventions to include assessments and evaluation data, treatments and the patient’s response to therapy intervention.
Oversee duties of the PT/OT Aide.
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
Assist with special projects, as requested.
All other job duties as may be assigned.
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
