The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Home Health is looking for a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to care for patients in Wayne, MI, and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing Home Care in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:

• Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
• Engaging Company Culture
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!

To learn more, visit www.tctcares.com!

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with the physicians orders.

Additionally, the Home Health Occupational Therapist will:

• Occupational Therapist assist the physician in evaluating the patients level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Occupational Therapist conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
• Occupational Therapist evaluate the patients significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the patient, as well as what other Agency and community services, will be required.
• Occupational Therapist assure that the physicians orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes.
• Occupational Therapist assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician.
• Occupational Therapist guide and instruct the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
• Occupational Therapist instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Occupational Therapist teach, supervise and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Occupational Therapist establish goals based on the patients current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated.
• Occupational Therapist makes arrangement for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot be given in the home.
• Occupational Therapist evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention and updates the patient care plan as needed.
• Occupational Therapist prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated into the chart within 14 days.
• Occupational Therapist communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patients status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary.
• Occupational Therapist communicate with other team members and, when appropriate, instructs them in Occupational Therapy techniques that they may use while working with the patient.
• Occupational Therapist supervise the Home Health Aide per agency policy when Occupational Therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patients care.
• Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant at least per agency policy.
• Participate in Agency activities, in-services, and meetings, when appropriate.
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Director of Nursing in order to coordinate Agency visits.