What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health OT position at Independent Adult Day Centers?
Occupational Therapist Home Health
Independent Home Health Care ' Indianapolis, IN
Independent Home Health Care is Growing!
Independent Home Health Care, LLC is seeking caring, compassionate, MSW, Master's of Social Work who are experienced working in Home Health Care. Traditional Medicare and Medicaid experience a plus. This is a pay per visit position
Independent Home Health is a company that provides several service lines with the goal to keep patients in their home and community.
Key functions of the Master's of Social Work: NOTE THIS IS A PAY FOR VISIT POSITION
Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs.
Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care.
Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical, financial resources, and available community resources.
Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient's recovery.
Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching
Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient.
Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/ or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient.
Pay per visit range--$70.00-$85.00
Mileage reimbursement at Federal rate
Current Master's in Social Work in the State of Indiana
Required Skills/Experience
Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Social Worker licensure in the state of Indiana
A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
Proof of current CPR certification
Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
Excellent Oral And Written Communication And Interpersonal Skills.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
This position is pay per visit. Create your very own schedule. Perfect for work life balance! Positions available in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks and Boone Counties.
Job Type: Part-time
Medical Specialty
Home Health
Experience
Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Independent Home Health Care ' Indianapolis, IN
Independent Home Health Care is Growing!
Independent Home Health Care, LLC is seeking caring, compassionate, MSW, Master's of Social Work who are experienced working in Home Health Care. Traditional Medicare and Medicaid experience a plus. This is a pay per visit position
Independent Home Health is a company that provides several service lines with the goal to keep patients in their home and community.
Key functions of the Master's of Social Work: NOTE THIS IS A PAY FOR VISIT POSITION
Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs.
Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care.
Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical, financial resources, and available community resources.
Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient's recovery.
Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching
Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient.
Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/ or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient.
Pay per visit range--$70.00-$85.00
Mileage reimbursement at Federal rate
Current Master's in Social Work in the State of Indiana
Required Skills/Experience
Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Social Worker licensure in the state of Indiana
A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
Proof of current CPR certification
Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
Excellent Oral And Written Communication And Interpersonal Skills.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
This position is pay per visit. Create your very own schedule. Perfect for work life balance! Positions available in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks and Boone Counties.
Job Type: Part-time
Medical Specialty
Home Health
Experience
Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $70 - $85
