Occupational Therapist (part-time)
Company: Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice
Location: Canton
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Agency:Mercy Medical Center Home Health and HospiceOur culture
and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care
providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our
team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they
are our own FAMILY.Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all
Medicare and Medicaid certified providers. Based on this
regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a
valid exemption.Schedule: 3 days/weekTerritory: Alliance and
surrounding areas including but not limited to Sebring, Beloit,
Limaville and possible needs in Canton and LouisvilleHOW YOU'LL
MAKE A DIFFERENCE:Care and compassion are at the heart of what
you'll do as an Occupational Therapist (OT). You'll be part of an
interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate
quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient
population. You'll provide home-based therapy care for patients as
directed by the attending physician. Interacting with patients'
families while caring for your patients and experiencing the
rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery
journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective
about what will really help patients restore their health.WHAT WE
OFFER:We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial
incentives. On a pay per visit model, the more visits you make, the
more you will earn! We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities.
Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole
team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package
is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and
vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best
for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off,
opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and
access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.HOW YOU'LL
WORK:You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by
the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family
members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable
for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with
all legal rules and regulations.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Plan
of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the
attending physician. Observe, record, and report patient reactions,
changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate
agency staff. Develop an individualized OT plan of care and make
adjustments as needs change.Evaluation: Evaluate the patient's
level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic
procedures.Patient Outcomes: Use activities and home exercise
programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and
coordination through passive/active exercise and/or
activity.Minimize Patient Risk: Helps decrease re-hospitalizations
by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good
decisions.Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on
the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational
therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of
equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes,
and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.Supervision: Oversee and
supervise total care of patient provided by
COTA.Communication/Collaboration: Communicate with the COTA on
supervisory visit results.Policies: Completes all clinical
documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal
guidelines.Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency
policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate
changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or
supervisors.Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory
agency meetings.HARD & SOFT SKILLS:Compassionate communicator with
a positive attitudePatience is a virtue when working with patients,
families, physicians, and coworkersAttention to detail is critical,
as is being observant and following
directionsREQUIREMENTSOccupational Therapist with a current license
in the state of employment.Minimum one-year experience as a OT in
an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.Valid
driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driverCapable
of all physical demandsWe are proud to be part of the Alternate
Solutions Health Network family..Alliance, OHWe'll help you put
your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change
or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice, Lorain , Occupational Therapist (part-time), Healthcare , Canton, Ohio
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