Job description

Careers at Comfort Home Health & Hospice

We are building the premier Home Health & Hospice agency in southern Nevada and invite you to join a Team of people who are committed to a core objective of delivering life changing service to our Hospice Clients.

At Comfort Home Health & Hospice our core values are:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second
• Ownership

At Comfort Home Health & Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly and frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with Comfort Home Health & Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve, we need to put our employees first.

We are pleased that you are considering a career with Comfort Home Health & Hospice. If you believe that you are a fit for our team and also have the experience and credentials that we are looking for please submit your resume and let's talk!

Job Description Summary

The occupational therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to home-bound home health patients. This position is full-time and offers a generous per-visit pay structure.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.

2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.

3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.

4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.

5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.

6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy

8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

9. Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.

10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as appropriate.

11. Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.

12. Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

14. Participates in discharge planning for patient.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed.

Position Qualifications

1. Licensed to practice as an occupational therapist within the state, if applicable.

2. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

3. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Related keywords: occupational therapist, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, cota

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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