What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Home Care Occupational Therapist Specialist position at LHC Group?
Job Title: Senior Home Care Occupational Therapist Specialist
LHC Group is a leading provider of high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' own homes. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Home Care Occupational Therapist Specialist to join our team.
About This Opportunity:
- Specialty: Occupational Therapy
- Discipline: Home Health
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Home Care Occupational Therapist Specialist will be responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. The ideal candidate will determine treatment plans and perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing patient well-being.
- Evaluate patient progress and report outcomes to the nurse supervisor and physician.
- Inform participating members of the healthcare team, patients, and family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress towards goals.
- Visit patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
- Complete progress notes for each visit and submit them per LHC policy.
- Participate in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
- May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.
- Provide in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
- Adhere to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
- Access education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state-issued licensure.
- Requires schedule flexibility, including participation in weekend rotations and potential availability on observed holidays.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of New Jersey.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, continuing education opportunities, and employee assistance programs. Additionally, we provide a sign-on bonus and holiday pay.
Why Join LHC Group?
LHC Group is a national leader in post-acute care, delivering high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. Our commitment to excellence and patient-centered care has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide.
