Therapy Area Specialist responsible for patient care and market analysis in the oncology field. Engaging with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
About the role
- Occupational Therapist evaluating patients in home health settings at Elara Caring. Collaborating with a team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine the rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings
- Participates in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning
- Makes the initial therapy evaluation visit and re-evaluates the patients therapy needs during each visit
- Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines
- Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care
- Initiates plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources
- Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
- Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy
- Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes
- Performs occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician
- Instructs and provides patients and/or their families with “activities of daily living” utilizing adaptive equipment as well as sensory integration and fine motor coordination skills
- Assists patient and/or caregiver in securing necessary equipment, which may include fabrication of custom- made splints
- Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program providing modification and clarification when necessary
- Counsels and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs
- Supervises and/or provides clinical direction to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Home Health Aide (HHA), and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality of care is being provided
- Physically demanding, high stress environment
- Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
- Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
- Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
- Must be able and willing to travel 50%
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
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