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Home Health Occupational Therapist Case Manager to support the Marinette patient service market. Normal office operating hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. Part time position allows for some flexibility; final usual schedule to be determined upon hire. Position will require a weekend rotation, usually once every 5th to 6th weekend.
Job Responsibility:
Evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living
Conducts an occupational therapy evaluation of each patient and establishes a plan of care and treatment
Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to state and federal guidelines
Plans and implements individual treatment to re-train and teach compensatory techniques for residual disability in activities of daily living, adapted homemaking techniques, bathroom transfers, functional application of mobility skills and, when appropriate, training in adapted work methods
Discusses caseload issues and changes in case census with management
Communicates problems to physicians and management and clearly states plans, actions and goals so changes are reflected as they occur
Communicates with physicians and other team members to confirm and update patient plan of treatment and provides physician with status report on a regular basis
Manages assigned caseload, including scheduling and informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to provide coverage
Manages the patient's medical condition including medications
Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers, and develops plan for obtaining adaptive devices as needed
Recommends adaptive equipment and provides usage training as needed
Acts as a patient advocate to insure optimal outcomes
May manage the caseload of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), including evaluating their patients, insuring compliance with the established Care Plan and adhering to all State of Wisconsin regulations regarding OTA supervision
May assist with evaluating patients, turning the patient over to the OTA and informing them of the Plan of Care (POC) per State of Wisconsin regulations
Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, and teaches and applies interventions as appropriate
Updates and revises plan of care as indicated and provides physician with a status report on a regular basis
Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Occupational Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Typically requires 3 years of experience in occupational therapy within an acute hospital, home health care, or other relevant environment
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments
Good human relations, organization, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products
Must be able to obtain transportation to attend to the daily schedule of home visits and other business in a timely manner
Must be capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a variety of medical equipment and supplies, writing implements and office equipment
Must have the physical ability to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arm overhead
Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations
Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs from waist to overhead
Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height reasonable distance
Must be able to: Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time to complete required paperwork, gain entry to patients’ residences, travel from assigned visits and attend a variety of work related activities
Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance