Home Health OT

Company: Franciscan Health Hammond
Location: Hammond
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

WHAT WE NEED
Compassionate therapists ready to help restore independence

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Occupational therapists have the special training to evaluate patients and develop a plan to help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills. It's a job that requires a special touch and the ability to establish good patient relationships. When you can do all that in a place that values faith and compassion, you know you're onto something special.

Are you good at evaluating patient needs and developing appropriate therapy plans? Do you exercise safe judgment? Are you able to compassionately help others? We have a special place that needs your skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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  This position includes weekends.
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  Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
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  Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
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  Develop a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
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  Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
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  Provide occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.
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  Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
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  Train and educate patients and family members or others support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.
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  Provide occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
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  Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides.
  
  WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED
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    Prior Occupational Therapy and or Home Health experience.
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    Maintain composure, even in very difficult situations.
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    Customer service skills.
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    Accept personal accountability for deliverables and actions.
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    Develop effective relationships with patients, hospital departments, and other external parties.
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    Time management.
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    Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
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    Critical thinking skills.
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    Deliver patient education under established protocols.
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    Develop own ways of working effectively and efficiently.
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    Handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
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    Prioritize and delegate tasks.
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    Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.
    
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    
    It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

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