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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Occupational Therapist Home Care

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeGreeley, CO, USA$37.88 - $63.14 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Successfully complete the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board.
  • Hold a current occupational therapy license in the state of practice, or be eligible for Colorado licensure.
  • Hold a current Basic Life Support certification.
  • Have at least one year of occupational therapy experience in a clinical setting.
  • Be able to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
  • Demonstrate clinical competency, experience, training, and education required to perform the job.
  • For employees working for Banner Home Care in Arizona, possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' functional abilities and limitations, determine whether intervention is needed, establish plans of care and measurable treatment goals, identify and prioritize limiting factors, collaborate with patients and caregivers on goals, initiate discharge planning, and recommend additions to or modifications of referring orders.
  • Implement individualized treatment plans that account for patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs; provide safe skilled treatment; assess effectiveness and modify care plans as indicated; involve patients and caregivers in treatment decisions; and educate physicians, nurses, patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Complete legible clinical documentation within departmental and regulatory timeframes, including individualized treatment techniques, comprehensive progress assessments, and reassessed treatment goals.
  • Communicate evaluation and treatment results and patient progress clearly and promptly to physicians, nurses, patients, caregivers, coworkers, and the interdisciplinary team; contact physicians to resolve routine or difficult problems; and support treatment rationale with standard practices or current literature.
  • Adapt assignments to caseload, scheduling, and staffing needs; assist in other patient care areas and accept responsibility for patient care needs.
  • Direct and delegate work to COTAs, therapy technicians, and students in accordance with department policies and regulations; participate in training and orientation of new personnel; and confirm personnel competency before delegating tasks.
  • Participate in department and facility process improvements and meet departmental productivity standards.
  • Interact with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, external health-care institutions, community providers, and agencies regarding patient care; interact with physician offices to report, request, or clarify information.
  • Manage a caseload of 25 points per week and travel to patient homes throughout the assigned geographic territory to provide occupational therapy.
  • Make adaptive equipment recommendations to improve patient safety, function, and independence at home.
  • Manage patient scheduling, appointment confirmations, and proactive communication with patients and caregivers.
  • Submit timely clinical documentation using a company-provided tablet and the Home Care Home Base electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and social workers to coordinate whole-person care and support integration between home care, hospitals, and physicians.

Desired Qualifications

  • Home health occupational therapy experience is a plus but is not required.
  • Experience performing independent home visits or working in community-based settings is a strong differentiator.
  • Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1999

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