Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Occupational Therapist / OT - Part-Time Job Locations US-VA-WILLIAMSBURG ID 2024-153101 Line of Business AT Home Care & Hospice Position Type Part-Time Our Company

AT Home Care & Hospice

Overview

Home Health Experience Preferred

Coverage area: Irvington and surrounding area

Office location: Williamsburg

 

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new Part-Time opportunity? At Home Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in Williamsburg, VA! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your therapy skillset while providing essential one-on-one care in the patients home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

 

How you will contribute 

 

You will make a difference in our patient’s lives by providing safe patient care, deliver individualized physicians care plans to ensure our patients have an optimal care experience while working as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting both patients and their families. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

 

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Competitive compensation Mileage reimbursementFlexible scheduleEmployee referral programPaid time off401(k) retirement savings planMedical benefitsLife insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee discounts

COME JOIN US AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT WITH YOUR CAREER TODAY!!!

Responsibilities Assesses and analyzes of patient care needs and establishes mutual goals with the patient and/or caregiver for a comprehensive plan of care including discharge planning Assesses the patient’s environment with particular attention to safety to ensure the environment is suitable for the delivery of safe and effective careAssesses the patient support system and utilization of available community resources to ensure optimum level of careIdentifies therapy diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions; makes additions or changes to ensure the patient problems are comprehensively addressed and progress documentedUpon receipt of the Physician’s orders: interprets and implements services and programs related to Occupational TherapyEnsures orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations Initiates and coordinates the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and ensures integration of care Documents additions and/or changes to the patient plan of careRe-evaluates the patient’s progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician’s direction Provides patient and caregiver education relating to diagnosis, medications, infection control, and safety measures in accordance with the plan of care Conducts comprehensive medication reviews and ensure patients and their caregiver, if any, receive information regarding the patient’s medication regimen, including but not limited to frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindications Provides education to the patient and their family regarding medication administration, actions, side effects, etc. (as above). Provides written materials for patients and their families Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomesProvides all aspects of case management to enhance patient outcomesCompletes and submits all required documentation within established agency guidelines Ensures compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standards Requisition and management of equipment and supplies required to increase the client’s function and independence as appropriate to careDemonstrates teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient careSupervision of occupational therapy assistants and home health aidesCoordination of all aspects of the patient care with internal as well as external care providersInstructs patient/caregivers of the safety measures appropriate to careMaintains universal precautions and infection control standards to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases. Appropriately disinfect/sanitize/transport equipment and supplies used for patient care; and use proper medical waste disposal techniquesRecognition of changes in patient status and reporting appropriatelyProvides clear, concise, and complete reporting of patient status in compliance with agency and regulatory standardsCompletes documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standardsDemonstration of proficiency in OASIS documentation including timeframes and response accuracyReports all incidents per agency and regulatory standardsFollows policies and procedures according to agency, state, and regulatory standardsUses of safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or patientFunctions within the Scope of PracticeAttends and participates in staff meetings, patient care conferences, in-services and other meetings as requestedMaintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rightsParticipates in the agency’s QAPI program by communicating problem areas identified and recommendations to address problem areas; data collection; attendance at periodic QAPI meetings; and participation in performance improvement projects as requestedOther duties as assigned and within scope of practice Qualifications Graduate of an Occupational Therapist Education program approved by ACOTE Current Occupational Therapist licensure in State and American Heart Association CPR certification required; CPR certification may be offered and completed upon hire Two (2) years of experience in adult occupational therapy, home health experience preferredExcellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; occupational therapy skills per competency checklist About our Line of Business At AT Home Care & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, AT Home Care & Hospice is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about AT Home Care & Hospice, please visit www.athomecareandhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook.