Occupational Therapist

Shift Information

Days

Minimum Years of Experience

2.0 years

Certifications/Requirements

• General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and providing rehabilitation interventions in home settings, supervising patient care, and educating patients and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish a plan of care tailored to meet patients’ needs in their home environment, coordinating care with other disciplines and obtaining orders for additional services as necessary.
• Provide direct patient care based on the established care plan and physician orders.
• Apply knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation in assessments and treatment techniques, modifying care as appropriate.
• Master scoring of CMS required OASIS and collaborate with the Quality team for necessary adjustments.
• Maintain a basic understanding of insurance requirements related to Home Health.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to establish relevant care plans, ensuring effective communication with physicians and team members.
• Document all skilled services, adverse events, and relevant communications in the medical record accurately.
• Engage in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives to help the Agency meet its goals.
• Meet established productivity standards in alignment with agency benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate time logs and mileage records, adhering to agency policies for commuting and logging.
• Coordinate with the scheduler to optimize continuity of care and efficient travel routes.
• Oversee services provided by the Occupational Therapy Assistant and conduct supervisory visits within the required timeframe.
• Participate in care conferences and appropriately plan admissions, OASIS time points, and discharges throughout the patient’s episode of care.
• Maintain licensure requirements, including continuing education standards.
• Practice in accordance with ethical standards defined by the occupational therapy licensure board and agency policy.
• Participate in agency-provided educational opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current license to practice in the State of Montana.
• Valid driver’s license and appropriate auto insurance.
• A minimum of two years of previous Occupational Therapy experience is preferred.