Full Time Occupational Therapist at Home Recovery Home Aid

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Assessment, Communication, Organization, Human Relations, Supervision, Consultation, Documentation, Evaluation, Care Planning, Team Collaboration, Client Care, Equipment Evaluation, Therapeutic Services, Rehabilitation, CPR Certification

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Overview Job Description: To provide prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential. Responsibilities What You Will Do: Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level. This may include designated OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines. Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician. Performs evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional level of clients. Assesses, reports, and records client’s status and progress to the physician and the Agency staff members. Performs interim evaluation, if necessary, for recertification. Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care. Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy program. Consults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes. Participates in clinical conferences and/or in-service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting rehabilitation goals. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes. Delivers services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment specifically effective for client conditions. Assists with the development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with the Agency staff and the physician Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver. Notify the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician. Maintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting client limitations and progress. Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician. Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use. Evaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge from the services for coordination of care among other disciplines. Qualifications Qualifications: Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Maryland. Has graduated from an approved physical therapy program. One-year clinical experience. Has current CPR certification. Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills. Is able to function with minimal supervision. Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities. #HP123

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine client functional levels and provides direct therapeutic services as planned by the Agency staff. They also consult with other staff regarding goal setting and maintain clinical records documenting client progress.