Occupational Therapist Home Care Payson
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:Banner Staffing
Services-AZWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareA rewarding
career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner
mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health
care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of,
apply today.Banner Home Health-Payson has been named a top agency
of the Home Care Elite "six" years in a row, a recognition of the
top-performing home health agencies in the Unites States! In
addition, it was recently awarded the Banner's best award for being
customer focused and patient centricity. This recognition is
reflective of maintaining the highest patient satisfaction scores
in the post-acute setting of Banner Health. This position a PRN
position providing home visits in Payson.Banner Staffing Services
(BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health.
Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our
facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with
Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at
any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities
within Banner Health.As a valued and respected Banner Health team
member, you will enjoy:Competitive wagesPaid orientationFlexible
Schedules (select positions)Fewer Shifts CancelledWeekly pay403(b)
Pre-tax retirementEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee wellness
programDiscount Entertainment ticketsRestaurant/Shopping
discountsAuto Purchase PlanBSS Registry positions do not have
guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. BSS
requires Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical
assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment,
criminal and education).POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning,
administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in
accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational
standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental
policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical
competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate
to the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations.
Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care
and treatment goals.. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the
established time frame set by the department. Identifies and
prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that
are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key
limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver
when setting goal Initiates discharge planning. Recommends
additions to or modifications of referring orders.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to
the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational
and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe
manner.. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies
plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in
the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing
education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and
interdisciplinary team.
3. Documents according to standards set by the department and
regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation
within the established time frames of the department. Documents
innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan.
Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's
progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed
according to department policies
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best
possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment
results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient,
family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility
to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to
ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with
standard practices and/or current literature
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload,
scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in
other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient
care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel
to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and
student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies.
Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel.
Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Participates in
department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity
standards set by the department.
8.This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels
of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients,
families, and external contacts such as employees of other health
care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the
health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician
offices in order to report, requires or clarify information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an
educational program in occupational therapy approved by the
appropriate governing board. Must possess a current Occupational
Therapy license from the State of practice.
Current license from state of practice. BLS certification
required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency,
experience, training and education they have received that is
required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and
answers to job related experiential questions. Employees working
for Banner Home Care/Hospice and Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility
must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software
applications commonly used in an automated patient care
environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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