The Occupational Therapist - IHOP directs, supervises, evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to clients accepted for care by RVNAhealth, Outpatient Services, as prescribed by the attending physician. The therapist is responsible for fulfilling the needs of patients in an Assisted Living Facility and/or homes within the Ridgefield, CT area, under the In-Home Outpatient (IHOP) program. This role is a field position that operates in and out of patient homes and/or facilities and will require driving within the area.

Workflow / Process

• Comprehensively evaluate client's level of function and participation in the development of the total client care plan with client, family, and physician.
• Administer appropriate treatment which may involve the application of physical agents and/or modalities, using equipment, moist packs, cold packs, electric stimulation, or ultrasound machines.
• Ability to correctly assess and provide ongoing occupational therapy treatment with appropriate basis and understanding of need for treatment keeping outcomes in mind.
• Instruction of patient, family, and other agency health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime when indicated.
• Maintain continuing education courses as mandated by the State of Connecticut.
• Help supervise rehab support staff and techs.
• Good understanding of outpatient billing: i.e., CPT codes, and timely rules to ensure proper ethical billing.
• Knowledge of regulatory procedures including but not limited to Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, and Medicare conditions of participation.
• Utilize EMR to its potential; document in EMR
• Maintain Standard Precautions Infection control.
• Establish respectful, positive working relationships with other employees and volunteers in the delivery of client services.
• Ensure payment for care by meeting payor requirements and/or obtaining authorizations.
• Complete quality documentation within required agency and/or regulatory timeframes.
• Maintain clinical competency in all areas of the scope of practice. 

Qualifications:
• Graduate with a baccalaureate degree of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Medical Association Council of Medical Education in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Connecticut
• At least two years Clinical practice as an Occupational Therapist, within Home Health and/or Facility experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt this knowledge and skill to a home or facility setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of home care and community health administration and practice in the home setting.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with other professions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with community agencies.
  Driving required; must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel throughout the territory as needed.

Why RVNAhealth?

RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.

 

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