Full-Time Occupational Therapist (ID: )
Company: Amedisys Home Health Services
Location: Ringgold
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Caregiving is our Calling At Amedisys whether we're caring for
patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a
caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of
providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to
thousands of patients and families every day.y and pursue your
goals for the future, join our team.In home health, you'll be a
true advocate engaging patients throughout their coordinated health
care journey all while maintaining autonomy and independence to
support their needs.If you're looking for a home with a Nationwide
Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make
a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join
our team. Required Current, unencumbered license to practice
occupational therapy specific to that state the employee is
assigned to work by the Company. Graduate of an occupational
therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of
ACOTE;And, is eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the
entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists
developed and administered by the National Board for Certification
in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). One (1+) year related
occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are
sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to
patients.If less than one (1) year experience, then approval from
regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring
and/or residency program established. Current CPR
certification._Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status,
disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic
predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected
characteristic._ Description - External What You Will Do
Responsible for promoting, facilitating, and maintaining health,
well-being, and participation in life through engagement in
occupation. Essentially responsible for all aspects of occupational
therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan
of care and accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the
occupational therapy service delivery process. Performs
comprehensive patient examination and evaluation to establish a
plan of care based on the assessment findings and in accordance
with the physician's approval. Ensures the plan of care addresses
all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if
identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care. Provides
occupational therapy services that require the skills of an
occupational therapist and are consistent with the established plan
of care. Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA
Documentation Guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for
inclusion in the patient's clinical record. Participates in
interdisciplinary team coordination of care. Provide resources for
future ADL and IADL needs. Promotes wellness and prevention by
promotion of occupational engagement. Identifies the patient's need
for other disciplines and services and initiates the appropriate
referral. Acts as a consultant to other care providers as
appropriate. Completes OASIS assessments timely, accurately and
according to OASIS user's manual definitions. Supervises the
Occupational Therapy Assistant as follows: In accordance with
applicable municipal, state, and federal rules and
regulations.Provides consistent patient care oversight.Serves as OT
of record and responsible for the care of the patientRemains
accessible by telecommunication, has regularly scheduled and
documented conferences between the OTA and OT, and makes
supervisory visits with the patient.Assesses competence of OTA to
perform assigned activities.Remains available, upon the request of
the OTA, for reexamination of the patient in instances of a noted
change in the patient's response to interventions, a noted change
in the patient's medical status, or a discharge or discontinuation
of the patient from occupational therapy services.Includes
documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical
record; or maintains state required log of all supervisory
activities which is available upon request. Participates in patient
care conferences, in-services, chart audit activities, quality
improvement activities, including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review
activities. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to
the occupational therapist-client relationship. Demonstrates
knowledge of available community resources/services. Supervises the
Home Health Aide when Registered Nurse is not active in the case.
Communicates plan of care changes to the Aide and other appropriate
staff as necessary. Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends
and knowledge for the service provision, documentation, and care
coordination. Performs other duties as assigned.Job Type:
Full-timePay: $26.87 - $75.92 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k)
matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee
discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health
insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off
Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation
assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision
insuranceMedical specialties: Home Health Physical & Rehabilitation
MedicineSchedule: Monday to Friday Self-determined scheduleAbility
to commute/relocate: Ringgold, GA 30736: Reliably commute or
planning to relocate before starting work
(Required)License/Certification: Occupational Therapy License
(Required)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Amedisys Home Health Services, Chattanooga , Full-Time Occupational Therapist (ID: ), Healthcare , Ringgold, Tennessee
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