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Alternate Solutions Health Network

Forms strategic post-acute care partnerships for growth

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeKettering, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience as an occupational therapist in an acute setting is required.
  • Maintain an active occupational therapist license in the state of employment.
  • Have a valid driver's license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
  • Effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
  • Know therapy best practices and make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.
  • Identify situations and select an appropriate solution.
  • Be detail-oriented and observant, and prioritize work while meeting deadlines.
  • Read, speak, and write English.
  • Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent driving, lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance, walking, bending, standing, sitting, stretching, climbing, stooping, and hand/finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled occupational therapy in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Evaluate patients’ functioning using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
  • Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care and adjust them as patients’ needs change.
  • Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
  • Reduce rehospitalizations by front-loading visits for high-risk patients, teaching preventative measures, and supporting sound patient decisions.
  • Use activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive or active exercise and activity.
  • Guide patients in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning.
  • Arrange outpatient services when services cannot be provided in the patient’s home.
  • Promote continuity of care through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Counsel patients and families about disease or injury and its management throughout occupational therapy.
  • Include patients and families in developing the plan of care.
  • Instruct patients and families in the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
  • Ensure patients and families understand their financial responsibility for needed equipment by using the durable medical equipment department and/or a medical social worker.
  • Oversee and supervise the total care provided to patients by certified occupational therapy assistants, and communicate supervisory visit results to them.
  • Evaluate the plan of care based on patient response and medical condition, adjusting it as needed.
  • Complete clinical documentation under agency protocol and Medicare/federal guidelines, documenting treatment, assessments, and patient education.
  • Complete chart audits at the agency site as requested.
  • Communicate schedule changes to the scheduler.
  • Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences.
  • Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
  • Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
  • Follow agency policies and procedures and represent the company professionally.
  • Drive to patients’ primary locations and attend scheduled visits at assigned locations each workday.
  • Document subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification, and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours, and submit required documentation within company timelines.
  • Follow the plan of care within the scope of practice for a licensed occupational therapist in the state of employment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Home care experience is desired.

About the Company

Alternate Solutions Health Network

Forms strategic post-acute care partnerships for growth

Alternate Solutions Health Network forms strategic post-acute care partnerships for healthcare providers to grow revenue, improve outcomes, and ensure compliance. It starts with market analysis to identify weaknesses and opportunities, then designs partnerships that align culturally and operationally with the partner and coordinates post-acute services like rehabilitation and home health. The company differentiates itself through a specialized focus on post-acute care, a strong emphasis on cultural alignment, and an experienced team delivering practical guidance. Its goal is to help partners expand post-acute offerings, boost efficiency, profitability, and quality outcomes while maintaining compliance.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kettering, OH
Founded
1999

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