Home Health Occupational Therapist, PRN - Tampa Area (Hillsborough and Polk Counties)
Company: Covenant Hospice
Location: Brandon
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Why Covenant Care? Are you a Healthcare Warrior? Want a competitive, engaging job
with great perks? Want a seat at the table to discuss strategy?
Want to see your ideas put into action? Then you want to look
closely at a career with Covenant Care. Covenant Care is one of the largest non-profit providers of home
health, hospice, memory, palliative and private duty care in the
regions we serve. Our collaborative team of more than 600
physicians, nurses, aides, therapists and professional staff and
volunteers serve patients and families in communities throughout
Florida and Alabama. For more information, visit
choosecovenant.org, or visit us on Facebook, Instagram or
LinkedIn. Ready to join our family? Our teammates enjoy a supportive environment and flexible
schedule with advancement opportunities. Covenant Care's engaging
culture is founded upon mutual respect and trust. A place where
employees feel valued and patients and residents feel the service
is extraordinary. We recognize and celebrate the value of each
teammate's unique contributions and encourage a sense of ownership,
sharing our mission with patients, families and our
communities. Position Summary: Responsible for providing medically prescribed Occupational
Therapy to clients in the home in accordance with agency policies.
Participates in developing and implementing the plan of care with
goals and documentation appropriate to discipline guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform evaluations,
assessments, client care, and teaching specific to OT. Must be able
to function as part of the team to promote quality care, as well as
coordinating care and supervising other team members as needed.
Able to adapt to unexpected/unusual situations and continue to
function efficiently and effectively. Qualifications: BS degree and graduation from an accredited school of
Occupational Therapy required. Work experience of at least one year
as a occupational Therapist. Able to prioritize and manage time
effectively and make independent decisions when necessary. Current
Florida Occupational Therapist License. CPR certification. Current
driver's license with access to an auto and required insurance
coverage. Job Relations: Reports to: Director of Clinical Services Main Duties & Responsibilities: Performs occupational therapy procedures and evaluations on
clients for whom these have been medically prescribed and
establishes measurable goals. Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive
activities to clients and family members. Translates all exercises into functional activities or
activities of daily living. Develops needed plan for modifying equipment, appliances, and
the physical surroundings in client's home. . Confers periodically with the attending physicians regarding
client's progress. Reports to them the physical and emotional condition and
reactions to treatment and interprets social and physical factors
in the environment that affect client care. Interprets to the client and family the implications of the
treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the physician
and evaluates progress toward outcomes. Helps the family accept responsibility for providing care. Helps individuals and families to accept and adjust positively
to physical, mental, and social limitations. Evaluates client's progress towards goals on an ongoing basis,
making changes in the therapy program as necessary, under the
physician's direction. Teaches basic principles of good posture and body mechanics in
relation to changing needs of individuals in all age groups. Maintains necessary records. Provides advisory and consultation services to staff. Develops and revises plan of care in collaboration with
client/family, physician, and other team members. Demonstrates rehabilitation procedures and supportive activities
on selected clients to nurses responsible for follow-up
services. Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as
appropriate. Participates in the recertification process and
interdisciplinary team conferences. Notes progress towards discharge planning. Communicates with physician and other disciplines regarding
discharge planning. Completes OASIS assessments accurately at appropriate time
points. Maintains an understanding of the company's scope of
services. Understands the infrastructure and how and where to transfer
calls in the company. Maintains a professional image. Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as required. Submits clinical documentation in a timely manner according to
agency policy. Uses appropriate phone etiquette. Promotes a customer friendly atmosphere for all visitors and
ensures client confidentiality at all times. Participates in accreditation program. Performs other duties as assigned. Special Demands/Physical Requirements: Office/Home Environment. May be exposed to biological
hazards. Contact the Human Resources Department at 850.365.9659 for more
information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability
status.
Keywords: Covenant Hospice, Brandon , Home Health Occupational Therapist, PRN - Tampa Area (Hillsborough and Polk Counties), Other , Brandon, Florida
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