Marquis Certified Home Health Agency (Marquis CHHA)

TITLE:                                  Field Occupational Therapist (OT); Fulton County, Montgomery County (2 Full Time Positions Available)

STATUS:                               Exempt

REPORTS TO:                     Director of Patient Services

SUPERVISES:                      None

CONTACT IF INTERESTED: Emily Wright, Director of Patient Services, Marquis Certified Home Health Agency, 1762 Central Avenue, Albany NY 12205, Phone: 518-598-6127 or email resume: [email protected]

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs occupational therapy evaluation, treatment and procedures in the patient’s home or living facility, assisting patient in adapting to restricted or altered activities of daily living.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Current and unencumbered Occupational Therapy License in New York State

·         Graduate of a occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the committee on Allied Health education and Accreditation of the American medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association

·         Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as OT; Home Health experience desirable. Previous experience using HomeCare HomeBase Electronic Health record highly desirable.

·         Meets State Education Department requirement of 36 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.                  Provide physician directed occupational therapy services by initially and periodically evaluating patient’s needs, establishing a goal directed plan of care and initiating planned care.  The plan of care and re-evaluation occurs no less often than every 60 days.

2.                  Provides quality care within guidelines of department policy and procedures as well as local, state and federal rules and regulations and Code of Ethics as established by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

3.                  Provides documentation of assessment and care delivery in Electronic Health Record in a professional manner according to policy and within designated time frame.

4.                  Is available during scheduled visit hours and on-call for problem resolutions for assigned patients in caseload.

5.                  Conducts supervisory visits of home health aides per organization policy.

6.                  Communicates patient care concerns and changes to plan of care with attending physician/provider, as well as amongst other internal disciplines (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Language, Social Work) assigned to patient. Escalates patient related issues, concerns or needs to direct supervisor or Director of Patient Services, as necessary.

7.                  Effectively communicates visit schedule and availability with scheduling team

8.                  Effectively communicates with patients, their families, caregivers, etc. to ensure comprehension of care and communicates in such a manner to maintain the respect and dignity of others.

9.                  Implements a care plan that is in the best interest of the individual patient and modifies the plan as necessary for the changing needs of the patient.  These changes are made according to department policies and procedures, as well as presiding New York State requirements and CMS mandates.

10.              Enhances professional development by participating in seminars, workshops and meetings in accordance with the continuing education requirements established by state licensure laws of New York State.

11.              Assists in training/orientation and continuing education of agency personnel as requested by supervisor.

12.              Actively participates in agency’s performance improvement program.  Actively contributes to the attainment of the agency’s mission and goals.  Complies with agency policy & procedures.

13.              Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

14.              Works on a point-based system, with weekly requirements to hit certain established and agreed metrics related to number and variety of patient visits

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.                  Must be able to conduct professional assessment of the patient and family.

2.                  Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

3.                  Requires ability to travel.

4.                  Must be able to climb stairs.

5.                  Occasional bending, pulling stooping, kneeling, reaching and twisting required.

6.                  May be required to lift, pull, or roll 50 lbs.

7.                  Occasional heavy physical exertion may be required, i.e. patient lifting or transferring.

Pay range is commensurate with meeting position requirements, years of experience in field, as well as meeting preferred qualifications.

Salary: $82,000 to $98,000 (Full Time, 37.5 hours/week)