Description

General Summary/Overview

Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have impairments, cognitive and/or physical resulting from injury, disease, disability or other causes. Patients may range in age from birth to over 100 years. Collaborate with patient, family, physician and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. Manage technical, environmental and financial resources.

Key Responsibilities

Develop plan of care that is patient and family focused and instituting standardized interventions for goal oriented outcomes

Daily documentation in computerized system accurately reflects objectivity and measurability

Application of standard treatment procedures; Teaching is provided to patients and caregivers

Interdisciplinary communication occurs regularly

Clinical evaluations are completed that reflects patient history, relevant systems review and appropriate tests and measures .

Plan of treatment is reassessed at least every 2 weeks to patient, primary caregivers and interdisciplinary team; plan is modified and communicated as appropriate to meet discharge goals.

Physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record.

Patient schedules are submitted on a daily basis.

Home Health aides will be oriented to the patient and supervised in accordance with agency and state guidelines.

OTAs are utilized to optimize capacity and ensure compliance with visit schedules

Patient caseloads of Occupational Therapy Assistants will be managed in accordance with agency, state and professional guidelines.

Documentation is complete and submitted timely according to agency standards

POC devices are updated as directed

Verification of Payor information on admission is verified in computer system and attended according to agency standards.

Documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements is maintained and transmitted within designated time frames.

Visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors.

Realistic, objective, time oriented goals for patient performance are identified based on examination findings.

Utilization/Caseload is discussed with Manager as needed and changes are made toward stated goals.

Reportable outcomes meet Agency goals.

Treatment and discharge plans are selected based on examination findings and patient goals.

Staff meetings and education in service is attended on a regular basis. Clinical competencies and mandatory training is required

Patient is informed of his/her weekly schedule and any other changes to their schedule as necessary.

Licensure, Certifications or Registration Required:

Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.

Experience

Two years experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as an Occupational Therapist

Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.

Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred

Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations

Excellent verbal, written and electronic communications skills

Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations

Travel required within PHH’s geographic area