Occupational Therapist

Only Angels Home Healthcare, LLC in Wichita, KS (located at 1624 S Rutan Ave) is looking for one occupational therapist to join our team. Our ideal candidate is reliable and places patient care as their top priority.

Duties

Provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their hommes in accordance with the physician’s orders.

Responsibilities

-         Assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.

-         Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients' needs including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.

-         Evaluate the patient, the patients significant other and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required what assistance will be available from the family in caring for the patient and what other company and community services will be required.

-         Ensure that the physicians orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.

-         Assist in development and implementation of interdisciplinary care plan to include OT in consultation with the physician. 

-         Guide and instruct the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.

-         Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints and prosthetic and orthotic devices.

-         Teach, supervise and counsel the family and patient in the total occupational therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home.

-         Establish goals based on the patient’s current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated.

-         Makes arrangements for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot be given in the home.

-         Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention and update the patient care plan.

-         Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated into the chart within 48 hours.

-         Communicate the other team members and when appropriate instruct them in Occupational Therapy techniques that they may use while working with the patient.

-         Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant every 60 days per company policy.

-         Participate in company activities, in-services and meetings when appropriate.

-         Confirm on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the clinical manager in order to coordinate company visits.

-         Participate with the staff, the patient and the physician in discharge activities and completes an occupational therapy discharge summary.

-         Assume responsibility for self-development and continually striving to improve their healthcare knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading.

Assists in the Company Admission Process

-         Obtain medical history particularly as it relates to the present condition.

-         Evaluate the patient, the patients significant other and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required what assistance will be available from the family in caring for the patient and what other company and community services will be required.

-         Ensure that the physicians orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes

Job Conditions

-         The ability to drive and the ability to access patients’ home which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible id required.

-         Hearing, Eyesight, and Physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient’s condition and to perform patient care.

-         On occasion may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move patients that weigh up to 250 pounds. Lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

-         Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

Equipment Operation

-         Physical Therapy Equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand washing materials.

Company Information

-         Has all access to all patient medical records which may be discussed with clinical manager and the administrator, the executive director and the quality assurance department staff.

Qualifications

-         Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

-         Must be licensed or registered by the state of Kansas.

-         Must pass a background check.

-         Must have CPR certification. Online Certification not accepted. 

***Job Type: Full-Time, PRN, or Part-Time mileage***