Occupational Therapist (OT)
Company: Summa Home Health and Hospice LLC
Location: Akron
Posted on: March 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other
post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and
development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our
patients like they are our own FAMILY.Note: The Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19
vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers.
Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully
vaccinated or have a valid exemption.Schedule: Monday through
Friday, 8:15 am to 5:00 pm, no on call and no weekendsTerritory:
Akron, Mogadore, Deerfield, Lakemore, Atwater Center areasAgency:
Summa Health at Home and HospiceHOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:Care
and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as an
Occupational Therapist (OT). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary
team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and
producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll
provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the
attending physician. Interacting with patients' families while
caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege
to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care
provides context and real-world perspective about what will really
help patients restore their health.WHAT WE OFFER:We make it easy to
do your job and have competitive financial incentives. On a pay per
visit model, the more visits you make, the more you will earn! We
pay mileage and have bonus opportunities. Our schedules are
flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from
scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also
competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision
insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for
you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off,
opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and
access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.HOW YOU'LL
WORK:You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by
the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family
members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable
for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with
all legal rules and regulations.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Plan
of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the
attending physician. Observe, record, and report patient reactions,
changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate
agency staff. Develop an individualized OT plan of care and make
adjustments as needs change.Evaluation: Evaluate the patient's
level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic
procedures.Patient Outcomes: Use activities and home exercise
programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and
coordination through passive/active exercise and/or
activity.Minimize Patient Risk: Helps decrease re-hospitalizations
by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good
decisions.Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on
the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational
therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of
equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes,
and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.Supervision: Oversee and
supervise total care of patient provided by
COTA.Communication/Collaboration: Communicate with the COTA on
supervisory visit results.Policies: Completes all clinical
documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal
guidelines.Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency
policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate
changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or
supervisors.Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory
agency meetings.HARD & SOFT SKILLS:Compassionate communicator with
a positive attitudePatience is a virtue when working with patients,
families, physicians, and coworkersAttention to detail is critical,
as is being observant and following
directionsREQUIREMENTSOccupational Therapist with a current license
in the state of employment.Minimum one-year experience as a OT in
an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.Valid
driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driverCapable
of all physical demandsWe are proud to be part of the Alternate
Solutions Health Network family.#INDSUMHH5We'll help you put your
passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new
ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Summa Home Health and Hospice LLC, Akron , Occupational Therapist (OT), Other , Akron, Ohio
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