Occupational Therapist - Kansas City, United States - The Whole Person

The Whole Person Kansas City, United States

6 days ago

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The position is responsible for the delivery of professional occupational therapy services in the patient's home, which will address the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, developmental, and ageappropriate needs of each individual patient and provide home modifications and inspections for ADA compliance.

The position is also responsible for providing implementation of Independent Living and other skills training to ensure that individuals with disabilities maximize their opportunities for independent living.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Complete home assessments with clients and/or caregivers to determine ways to improve safety and independence in the home 2. Generate personalized reports for clients and/or caregivers to provide them with basic home modifications and activity modifications 3. Educate clients/caregivers on basic fall prevention strategies and techniques 4. Establish rapport and engage in collaborative discussion with clients and/or caregivers to meet their individual needs 5. Evaluates home environment hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. 6. Write assessment report after home visit, documenting findings and recommendations. 7. Assists patients in achieving optimum levels of functioning in self-care, work, school, homemaking and/or leisure activities. 8.

Under the direction of the physician, plans a therapeutic program to develop the patient's motor, cognitive, sensory-integrative, psychological and social functions needs.

9. Perform an accurate OASIS-C timepoint(s) according to CMS guidance 10. Participates in the development of the total plan of care. 11. Will utilize physical means of sound, light, electricity, water, heat, cold, exercise, splinting, and manual interventions. 12. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physicians and other team members. 13.

May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.

2 Occupational Therapist The Whole Person 14. Responsible for documenting care plan, rehabilitative potential, and discharge planning needs. 15. Regular and predictable attendance REQUIRED SKILLS

Graduate from accredited school of occupational therapy
Current Missouri Occupational Therapist (OTR) license
Licensed as OTR for a minimum of two years with two years' experience.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.
Knowledge of ADA requirements and Home Modification for Accessibility PREFERRED SKILLS
Personal experience with a disability COMPETENCIES
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, physicians, staff and other healthcare professionals
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to maintain integrity
Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions given from written or verbal sources
Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
Ability to use diplomacy and tact when dealing with problems. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Standing for long periods of time. Walk or run for long periods of time. Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Bend or twist body. Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Keep or regain balance. OTHER DUTIES Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Whole Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff members reflecting the great diversity of our community. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to appl

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