Our Company

　　CompassionCare Hospice & Home Health

　　Overview

　　The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services to patients in their home environment or alternative setting according to the organization’s policies and procedures. Evaluates patients and develops occupational therapy treatment programs in collaboration with the physician and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients. Administers complex active and passive therapeutic exercise. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients / caregivers in learning and improving activities of daily living. Supervises and directs the efforts of the Occupational Therapy Assistant as assigned.

　　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 care

　　Assesses the patient support system and utilization of available community resources to ensure optimum level of care

　　Identifies therapy diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions; makes additions or changes to ensure the patient problems are comprehensively addressed and progress documented

　　Upon receipt of the Physician’s orders: interprets and implements services and programs related to Occupational Therapy

　　Ensures 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 care

　　Re-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 outcomes

　　Provides all aspects of case management to enhance patient outcomes

　　Completes 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 care

　　Demonstrates teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient care

　　Supervision of occupational therapy assistants and home health aides

　　Coordination of all aspects of the patient care with internal as well as external care providers

　　Instructs patient/caregivers of the safety measures appropriate to care

　　Maintains 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 techniques

　　Recognition of changes in patient status and reporting appropriately

　　Provides clear, concise, and complete reporting of patient status in compliance with agency and regulatory standards

　　Completes documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards

　　Demonstration of proficiency in OASIS documentation including timeframes and response accuracy

　　Reports all incidents per agency and regulatory standards

　　Follows policies and procedures according to agency, state, and regulatory standards

　　Uses of safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or patient

　　Functions within the Scope of Practice

　　Attends and participates in staff meetings, patient care conferences, in-services and other meetings as requested

　　Maintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rights

　　Participates 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 requested

　　Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice

　　Qualifications

　　Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school

　　Valid license from the state practicing in

　　Current CPR certification

　　Prior home care experience preferred

　　Ability to administer manual therapeutic exercises; instruct, motivate, and assist clients in non-manual exercises and functional activities

　　Ability to evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic device

　　Professional appearance and demeanor

　　General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software applications

　　Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

　　Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details

　　Ability to work effectively in a team environment

　　Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues

　　Ability to learn and complete various educational goals during orientation

　　About our Line of Business

　　At CompassionCare Hospice & Home Health, 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, CompassionCare Hospice & Home Health 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 CompassionCare Hospice & Home Health, please visitwww.compassioncarenevada.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCareHospice/) ,Twitter (https://twitter.com/_CompassionCare) ,LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassioncare-hospice/) andInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/compassioncare_hospice/?hl=en) .

　　Salary Range

　　USD $80.00 - $90.00 / Hour

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　　Job LocationsUS-NV-LAS VEGAS

　　ID 2024-134595

　　Line of Business CompassionCare Hospice & Home Health

　　Position Type PRN

　　Pay Min USD $80.00/Hr.

　　Pay Max USD $90.00/Hr.