Occupational Therapist Ot Home Health

USA, United States

Job Description


Primary City/State: Payson, Arizona

Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we\xe2\x80\x99re excited about what the future holds for health care. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you\xe2\x80\x99re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Join a company whose culture encompasses putting the needs of customers and patients first by delivering high quality experiences. Payson\xe2\x80\x99s award winning team has been a leader in the Home Care industry for several years being named a top agency of Home Care Elite SIX years in a row. As a leader in innovation, Banner Home Health strives to leverage the latest technological advances to provide a multitude of options to supplement patient care. Home health provides a unique opportunity to work autonomously in the field and develop a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each patient. Competitive pay, amazing benefits packages, and flexible schedules.

As a Banner Home Health Occupational Therapist in Payson, you will enjoy working with a group of staff who takes pride in what they do each day! The clinical and administrative staff focus on the community and the well-being of the patients we serve. You will also enjoy an autonomous work environment and 1:1 patient care which will allow you to track patients\xe2\x80\x99 treatment plan and their progress toward a healthy life! We offer mileage reimbursement, and we will provide you a company cell phone and a laptop.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. When working Per Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month.

Banner Staffing Services is also excited to provide Banner Bedside Commitment opportunities (Formally Banner Travel). Banner Staffing Employees can pick up 8, 10, or 13 week commitments at a wide variety of Banner facilities in the following states: Wyoming, Nevada, Nebraska, California, Arizona, and Colorado.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules (select positions)

Fewer Shifts Cancelled

Weekly pay

403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes: employment, criminal and education) are required.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates patient\'s functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.

2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient\'s physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.

3. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient\'s progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies

4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature

5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.

6. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.

7. Department operational activities. Participates in department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department.

8.This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.

Current license from state of practice. BLS certification required.

Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice and Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health

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  • Job Id
    JD4376763
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    USA, United States
  • Education
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