Home Health Occupational Therapist RGV

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Registered Occupational Therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The OT plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and to prevent disability. The OT ensures quality and safe delivery of care in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Provide occupational therapy services to patient according to a written physician's Plan of Care. This may include, but will not be limited to: a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment. b. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, activities of daily living, and range of motion - potential for rehab. c. Directing occupational therapy treatment. d. Instructing patients and/or families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. e. Determining priority needs for occupational therapy. f. Reports to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition Initiates occupational therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family caregiver members in certain phases of occupational therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the occupational therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals Participates in discharge planning for patient Provide in-service education related to Occupational Therapy to Agency personnel as needed. 6. Participates in peer consultation process Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) according to Agency policy and state regulations every 30 days. Responsible for the overall performance, coordination and evaluation of the COTA work Re-evaluates patients, at a minimum, every 30 days Maintains a productivity standard of 25-30 patient contacts per week Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care Maintain clinical competency in occupational therapy practice and theory including maintaining required continuing education as specified by state licensing board Performs care management duties on patient whose primary skilled service is occupational therapy to include: notifying the physician of changes in the patient's condition or progress toward goals, attending and documenting case conferences, initiating coordination of care by reporting significant findings to others on the healthcare team, and planning for, notification of and documenting the discharge of the patient Adheres to the Agency's Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of documentation Evaluates, fits, adjusts and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices such as adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, splints, etc. to improve function Advises and consults with patients and caregivers Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately Exhibits professionalism and is courteous with all patients, physicians and co-workers. 18. Demonstrates knowledge and observance of the Patient's Bill of Rights and Notice of Privacy