What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist- Home Health position at Haven HHC?
Haven Home Health Care is committed to being the “Provider of Excellence” in maximizing the health and well-being of our patients, while being committed to maintaining independence and dignity of those we serve.
In this Occupational Therapist role, you would act as the patient’s partner throughout the plan of care in the Broward County, FL area. This means ensuring the restoration of motion will leave each clients function at their personal best and be safe in their home. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation. Under the direction of the Plan of Treatment established with a physician and with input from patient/caregiver, you will assist in ensuring a better way of living and healthy recovery.
What Does Haven Have to Offer?
- Competitive pay
- PRN
- Travel Reimbursement
- Work Flexibility
- Growth Opportunities
- (AND MUCH MORE)
What You Would be Responsible for:
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
- Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
- Consults with family and Agency personnel.
- Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames
Haven Qualification Standards:
- Current License in state of residence
- Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this agency.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
- Intensive education and clinical expertise
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Come join the Haven team, and see what makes us such a remarkable place to advance your career!