| Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client s/patient s/residents occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical cognitive developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents clients/patients/residents information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate agerelated treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers case managers family members third party payers public organizations etc. May be asked to supervise assistants aides and students as they provide patient/resident care treatment or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location work may focus on those receiving intervention in the postacute long term care and home health care environments. Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable may require valid drivers license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. |
Comments:Local rates apply within 80 miles Driving radius for Home Health position 60 mile radius Cases per day 46 patients/day Will Therapist need to cover SNFs If so which locations Occasionally Will Therapist need to supervise PTAs If so how many Yes supervise 1 COTA Software used: NetSmart Will train New Graduate No Productivity expectations 2530 points/week for a 40 hour week. 1.5 points Initial Assessment/FR30 1.25 points DC 1 point routine visit Guarantee: willing to do 3040 hours Targeted State Date: As soon as possible Mileage and drive time billable Yes
Position Requirements:
| Name of Position Requirements |
| BLS |
| Certified through NBCOT |
| Does this candidate require time off during assignment |
| Is this candidate a 1099 employee |
| Licensed in state to practice as OT |
| Valid drivers license and in good standing |
Home Health Occupational Therapist
