JobRialto
Occupational Therapist
JobRialto, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Summary:
Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have impairments, cognitive and/or physical resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other causes. Patients may range in age from birth to over 100 years. Collaborate with patient, family, physician, and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop plan of care that is patient and family-focused and institute standardized interventions for goal-oriented outcomes.
• Ensure daily documentation in computerized system accurately reflects objectivity and measurability.
• Apply standard treatment procedures; provide teaching to patients and caregivers.
• Maintain regular interdisciplinary communication.
• Complete clinical evaluations that reflect patient history, relevant systems review, and appropriate tests and measures.
• Reassess plan of treatment at least every 2 weeks with patient, primary caregivers, and interdisciplinary team; modify and communicate plan as appropriate to meet discharge goals.
• Ensure physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record.
• Submit patient schedules on a daily basis.
• Orient and supervise Home Health aides in accordance with agency and state guidelines.
• Utilize OTAs to optimize capacity and ensure compliance with visit schedules.
• Manage patient caseloads of Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency, state, and professional guidelines.
• Complete and submit documentation timely according to agency standards.
• Update POC devices as directed.
• Verify Payor information on admission in computer system and attend to it according to agency standards.
• Maintain and transmit documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements within designated time frames.
• Ensure visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors.
• Identify realistic, objective, time-oriented goals for patient performance based on examination findings.
• Discuss utilization/caseload with Manager as needed and make changes toward stated goals.
• Ensure reportable outcomes meet Agency goals.
• Select treatment and discharge plans based on examination findings and patient goals.
• Attend staff meetings and education in-service regularly. Complete clinical competencies and mandatory training as required.
• Inform patient of his/her weekly schedule and any other changes to their schedule as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
• Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.
Experience:
• Two years of experience in acute care, rehab, or homecare as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations.
• Travel required within PHH's geographic area.
Certifications:
• Candidate must be a Certified Hand Therapist.
Certification:
Certified Hand Therapist
Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have impairments, cognitive and/or physical resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other causes. Patients may range in age from birth to over 100 years. Collaborate with patient, family, physician, and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop plan of care that is patient and family-focused and institute standardized interventions for goal-oriented outcomes.
• Ensure daily documentation in computerized system accurately reflects objectivity and measurability.
• Apply standard treatment procedures; provide teaching to patients and caregivers.
• Maintain regular interdisciplinary communication.
• Complete clinical evaluations that reflect patient history, relevant systems review, and appropriate tests and measures.
• Reassess plan of treatment at least every 2 weeks with patient, primary caregivers, and interdisciplinary team; modify and communicate plan as appropriate to meet discharge goals.
• Ensure physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record.
• Submit patient schedules on a daily basis.
• Orient and supervise Home Health aides in accordance with agency and state guidelines.
• Utilize OTAs to optimize capacity and ensure compliance with visit schedules.
• Manage patient caseloads of Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency, state, and professional guidelines.
• Complete and submit documentation timely according to agency standards.
• Update POC devices as directed.
• Verify Payor information on admission in computer system and attend to it according to agency standards.
• Maintain and transmit documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements within designated time frames.
• Ensure visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors.
• Identify realistic, objective, time-oriented goals for patient performance based on examination findings.
• Discuss utilization/caseload with Manager as needed and make changes toward stated goals.
• Ensure reportable outcomes meet Agency goals.
• Select treatment and discharge plans based on examination findings and patient goals.
• Attend staff meetings and education in-service regularly. Complete clinical competencies and mandatory training as required.
• Inform patient of his/her weekly schedule and any other changes to their schedule as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
• Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.
Experience:
• Two years of experience in acute care, rehab, or homecare as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations.
• Travel required within PHH's geographic area.
Certifications:
• Candidate must be a Certified Hand Therapist.
Certification:
Certified Hand Therapist