Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy (Home Healthcare) - FT - LHC Group (Fort Smith, AR) in Fort Smith, Arkansas For Sale
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient''s well being, and evaluates the patient''s progress.
Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Follows the plan of care by leading the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and the physician the patient''s response to treatment and changes to the patient''s condition.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and participating members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.
Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency at least twice weekly.
Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy.
Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on the patient''s condition at least every 60 days.
Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Provides in-service education as requested by DON or Branch Manager.
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