Occupational Therapist Hybrid

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• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and their families

• Employer-paid dental and vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Generous paid time off

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• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in rural healthcare

JOB TITLE:

Occupational Therapist

Coastal Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer: CHHH not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, family relationship, marital status, veteran status, military service, employment status, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.

If an employee needs accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined below, he or she should notify his or her supervisor or the Executive Director. CHHH will work with the employee to evaluate whether there is a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the company.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients in both outpatient and home health settings upon physician referral and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Coastal Home Health & Hospice policies and standards. This position is designed as a hybrid role, with approximately one to two days per week providing care in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic and three to four days per week providing services in patients' homes.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans, supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as appropriate, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, and promotes optimal patient outcomes across both settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but are not limited to the following:

Clinical Assessment and Treatment

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in outpatient and home health settings to assess patient functional status, physical abilities, cognitive function, safety risks, and rehabilitation needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, clinical findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions designed to improve functional independence, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, safety, upper extremity function, cognition, and quality of life.

• Regularly reassess patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Identify patient needs for adaptive equipment, assistive devices, environmental modifications, and caregiver support.

• Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, safety strategies, home exercise programs, and equipment use.

• Participate in discharge planning and make recommendations for continued services, equipment, community resources, or alternative levels of care as appropriate.

Home Health Responsibilities

• Conduct home safety assessments and recommend modifications to improve patient safety and independence within the home environment.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and achieve established goals.

• Maintain awareness of patient eligibility, homebound status requirements, and applicable Medicare and regulatory standards related to home health services.

• Travel throughout the service area to provide occupational therapy services in patient homes.

Outpatient Rehabilitation Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment services within the outpatient rehabilitation clinic.

• Collaborate with rehabilitation staff to coordinate scheduling, treatment progression, and patient care planning.

• Assist in the development and growth of outpatient rehabilitation programs and services.

• Promote continuity of care between outpatient rehabilitation and home health services when patients transition between levels of care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, recertifications, discharge summaries, and all required clinical documentation accurately and within established time frames.

• Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, accreditation standards, agency policies, and professional practice standards.

• Utilize electronic medical record and therapy documentation systems effectively and accurately.

• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and compliance activities as requested.

Supervision and Professional Practice

• Provide supervision, direction, and clinical oversight to Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

• Demonstrate professional conduct, ethical practice,…