Occupational Therapist / OT

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services to patients in their home environment or alternative setting according to the organization’s policies and procedures. Evaluates patients and develops occupational therapy treatment programs in collaboration with the physician and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients. Administers complex active and passive therapeutic exercise. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients / caregivers in learning and improving activities of daily living. Supervises and directs the efforts of the Occupational Therapy Assistant as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assesses and analyzes of patient care needs and establishes mutual goals with the patient and / or caregiver for a comprehensive plan of care including discharge planning

Assesses the patient’s environment with particular attention to safety to ensure the environment is suitable for the delivery of safe and effective care

Assesses the patient support system and utilization of available community resources to ensure optimum level of care

Identifies therapy diagnosis / patient care problems and interventions; makes additions or changes to ensure the patient problems are comprehensively addressed and progress documented

Upon receipt of the Physician’s orders : interprets and implements services and programs related to Occupational Therapy

Ensures orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations

Initiates and coordinates the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and ensures integration of care

Documents additions and / or changes to the patient plan of care

Re-evaluates the patient’s progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician’s direction

Provides patient and caregiver education relating to diagnosis, medications, infection control, and safety measures in accordance with the plan of care

Conducts comprehensive medication reviews and ensure patients and their caregiver, if any, receive information regarding the patient’s medication regimen, including but not limited to frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindications

Provides education to the patient and their family regarding medication administration, actions, side effects, etc. (as above). Provides written materials for patients and their families

Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Provides all aspects of case management to enhance patient outcomes

Completes and submits all required documentation within established agency guidelines

Ensures compliance with state / local / payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standards

Requisition and management of equipment and supplies required to increase the client’s function and independence as appropriate to care

Demonstrates teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient care

Supervision of occupational therapy assistants and home health aides

Coordination of all aspects of the patient care with internal as well as external care providers

Instructs patient / caregivers of the safety measures appropriate to care

Maintains universal precautions and infection control standards to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases. Appropriately disinfect / sanitize / transport equipment and supplies used for patient care; and use proper medical waste disposal techniques

Recognition of changes in patient status and reporting appropriately

Provides clear, concise, and complete reporting of patient status in compliance with agency and regulatory standards

Completes documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards

Demonstration of proficiency in OASIS documentation including timeframes and response accuracy

Reports all incidents per agency and regulatory standards

Follows policies and procedures according to agency, state, and regulatory standards

Uses of safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or patient

Functions within the Scope of Practice

Attends and participates in staff meetings, patient care conferences, in-services and other meetings as requested

Maintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rights

Participates in the agency’s QAPI program by communicating problem areas identified and recommendations to address problem areas; data collection; attendance at periodic QAPI meetings; and participation in performance improvement projects as requested

Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice

Qualifications

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school

Valid license from the state practicing in

Current CPR certification

Prior home care experience preferred

Ability to administer manual therapeutic exercises; instruct, motivate, and assist clients in non-manual exercises and functional activities

Ability to evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic device

Professional appearance and demeanor

General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software applications

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues

Ability to learn and complete various educational goals during orientation

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke / CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visitwww.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us onFacebook () andLinkedIn () .

Salary Range

USD $50.00 / Hour

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Job LocationsUS-IL-DOWNERS GROVE

ID 2025-179522

Line of Business Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Position Type PRN

Pay Min USD $50.00 / Hr.

Pay Max USD $50.00 / Hr.