What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Asst position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist.
At North Idaho Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:
the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
independence and autonomy
career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
*Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant in Home Health is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the
- Occupational Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
- Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.
- Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
- According to Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
- Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of service to all patients.
- Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
- Participates in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current OTA licensure in the state of
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
Additional State Requirements
- ID: No additional state specific requirements.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
