Occupational Therapist Job at Elara Caring (Worcester)

Job Description

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as an Occupational Therapist. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

Job Responsibility

Evaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine the rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings
Participates in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning
Makes the initial therapy evaluation visit and re-evaluates the patients therapy needs during each visit
Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines
Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care
Initiates plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes
Performs occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician
Instructs and provides patients and/or their families with “activities of daily living” utilizing adaptive equipment as well as sensory integration and fine motor coordination skills
Assists patient and/or caregiver in securing necessary equipment, which may include fabrication of custom- made splints
Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program providing modification and clarification when necessary
Counsels and instructs the patient and family in meeting therapy and related needs
Supervises and/or provides clinical direction to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Home Health Aide (HHA), and clinical staff to ensure the therapy care plan is followed and quality of care is being provided

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs

What we offer

Work in a collaborative environment
Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
Pet insurance

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