Occupational Therapist

Job Description

TexMed Home Health specializes in offering exceptional care to each client in all stages of life. We provide services to clients in private homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. We are actively looking for compassionate team members who desire to help our clients remain independent and have their best life now!

Job Summary

A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups

Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well being

Evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance of patients with physical, psychosocial, and/or cognitive impairments

Provides intervention to deficits and elicits responses

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Essential Functions

Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, and determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health

Develop and revise a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members

Provide treatments, evaluate the need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, fabricate/maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints as applicable

Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning

Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease

Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients

Supervise COTA and HHA as appropriate. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner

Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board

Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate

Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency

Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Licensure: Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapist, current Texas Drivers License

Experience: Two years experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute or rehabilitation setting

Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of CPR and Hepatitis profile. Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance

Texmed Home Health, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Full-time