SUMMARY:
Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health Care Services Provider,Kansas City, United States of America.
POSITION INFO:
Our client, a renowned Home Health Care Services Provider is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to be based in their Lawrence Offices, Kansas City, United States of America.
MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:
- To be responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering comprehensive occupational therapy modalities to patients in their place of residence.
KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Occupational Therapy license, in good standing with the State of Kansas City.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
- At least 2 years’ work experience preferred, with prior home healthcare experience preferred.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing.
- Ability to relate positively and favourably with patients and staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with good documentation skills.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy modalities and scope of occupational therapy practice in the State of practice.
- Flexible, organized, and able to exercise sound judgment.
- Sound communication in English; additional languages will prove a distinct advantage.
- Strict adherence to dress code and legal practice standards.
- Completes annual education requirements.
- Always maintains patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
- Attends staff meetings and participates in departmental in-services.
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, safety, and infection control.
- Participates in the organization’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Practices in accordance with the professional and Agency code of conduct.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Performing accurate and comprehensive assessments.
- Obtaining physician orders for certification and recertification of home occupational therapy.
- Communicating changes in patients'' clinical status to healthcare team members and our client’s office staff.
- Coordinating care planning with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Delivering occupational therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s clinical status and needs.
- Educating patients, families, and caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy modalities.
- Synthesising data from physical examinations to make clinical judgments regarding patient management.
- Identifying and addressing risks to patient safety and implementing interventions to reduce those risks.
- Assessing the need for durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment.
- Developing home exercise programs tailored to the patient’s clinical status, needs, and age.
NOTE WELL:
- Our client is seeking a highly competent, conscientious, dedicated, and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients'' lives.
- Our client is seeking a professional OT eager to join their team, where they prioritize patient-centred care and a supportive work environment. They are currently seeking a skilled OT to provide comprehensive therapy services in patients'' residences.
- Our client is an Equal Opportunity employer; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions without compromising patient care.
APPLY NOW!
WILLINGNESS TO RELOCATE TO LAWRENCE, KANSAS CITY, USA IS ESSENTIAL. SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED WITH YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.
