Occupational Therapist
Company: LHC New
Location: Victoria
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview The Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR) in Home
Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient
care needs related to functional status, activities of daily
living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive
equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by
medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the
Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan,
performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the
patient's well being, and evaluates the patients progress.
Competitive Pay Flexible Schedules Paid Time Off Tuition
Reimbursement Medical, dental, and vision packages 401(k) Match
Program Rapid Career Advancement Opportunities Internal promotions
with a career plan All-encompassing Orientation and Fast Trak
option for Home Care experienced clinicians Great Culture - join
our family! Crossroads Home Care , a part of LHC Group, is the
preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and
families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term
acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality,
cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health
at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have
partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the
home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group,
because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about
helping people. Essential FunctionsProvides service within the
scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the
practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of
care, and in coordination with other members of the health care
team.Follows the plan of care by leading the patient in the use of
therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve
functioning and safety.Observes, records, and reports to the
supervising nurse and the physician the patient's response to
treatment and changes to the patient's condition.Instructs patient,
family, caregiver, and participating members of the health care
team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to
assist the patient.Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment,
completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress
notes per LHC policy.Completes all patient evaluations and develops
the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports
outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency
of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the
evaluation.Participates in staff conferences and committees as
necessary.Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC
policy.Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written
summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60
days.Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function
by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Education & ExperienceLicense RequirementsCurrent Occupational
Therapy licensure in state of practice.Current CPR certification
required.Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to
a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.Equal Opportunity
Employer - vets, disability.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing
to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of
vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the
company will consider requests for religious or medical
exemptions.
Keywords: LHC New, Victoria , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Victoria, Texas
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