Occupational Therapist-Home Health Per Visit - Multiple Locations

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Work Shift :

Days (United States of America)

HOURS : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Monday - Friday

Upon joining our Home Health team, each teammate is assigned a specific territory following their offer and orientation. We strive to align assignments with individual preferences whenever possible, and we have a clear process in place for teammates to request a different territory as new opportunities arise.

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

To provide optimal patient care by evaluation, program planning and implementation of treatment for patients referred for occupational therapy to restore function and / or prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part. To evaluate and recommend equipment needed for the patient to achieve an optimal functional level in the home setting. To provide teaching to patients and caregivers on equipment use, safety, and environmental changes to promote functional status. Responsible for direct supervision of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to ensure that the established treatment plan is followed. The Occupational Therapist may supervise the care provided by the aide to increase the patient's functional abilities and rehabilitative potential.

Essential Job Functions

Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record to make home visits.

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information. Requires a mature individual who projects themselves in a professional manner.

Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Occupational Therapy.

Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.

Supervises care provided by the COTA and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.

Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies / companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of South Carolina is required. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable) : Occupational Therapist - LLR website -

Education

• Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Work Experience

Training

N / A

Language

N / A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.? This is a Joint Commission requirement.? Also, select the age of the patient population served :

Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.? Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

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Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting / moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Intermittent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands / arms. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and / or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and / or work weekends / holidays based on the needs of the department. Ability to read and comprehend. Possible exposure to unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role.? Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirement s for each physical demand and work position below. ?

Physical Demands

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Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

This section addresses the additional physical requirements / hazards on the associate in the role.? Please identify ALL additional physical requirements / hazards.

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

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Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.

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Skills

Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w / AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Department :

Home Health Services - OT - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .