Occupational Therapist (OT)
Company: Beaumont Home Health and Hospice
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Agency:Beaumont 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: Mon -
Fri 8 am to 5 pmTerritory: Warren, Center Line, Hazel Park,
Detroit, River RougeHOW 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.Detroit, MIWe'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: Beaumont Home Health and Hospice, Dearborn , Occupational Therapist (OT), Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
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