Occupational Therapist, Home Health Care

Overview : On call as needed Monday-Friday, depending upon departmental needs. * It is anticipated that this person would be primarily providing vacation relief infrequently.

Hours 0800 - 1700 depending upon assignment.

Responsibilities :

The Home Health Care OT provides care based on physician orders and an individualized plan of care to individuals of all ages and diagnoses in the home setting within the local Fairbanks area.

This care provided is impartial, regardless of race, creed, sex, age, national origin, source of payment, sexual preference or beliefs. The OT strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills in an effort to allow the patient &/or caregiver to safely and effectively manage health care needs in the home.

Independent judgment is used regarding priority of tasks and assignments, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient's response to care and emergency situations. Typical autonomous decisions may involve case management responsibilities such as the patient visit schedule, patient/family education needs, interpreting and implementing policies department and administrative, procedures, regulations and protocols, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and payer source constraints.

This position also reviews and directs patient care and documentation made by the Home Health Aides operating under a physician ordered and OT directed plan of care for each patient case assigned.

Qualifications :

* Current Occupational therapist license to practice in the State of Alaska. Graduation from Occupational Therapist baccalaureate, masters or doctorate degree program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (Foreign trained therapists receive equivalency evaluations during licensure process)

* Maintain current provider level of all ages BLS certification. Access to reliable transportation to ensure their ability to provide service to all assigned patients within service area. Valid State Drivers License. Proof of automobile insurance that meets at least the minimum state mandated insurance requirements. Acceptable current driving record.

* Meet acceptable standards of drug testing, Federal and State background check within 14 days of hire.

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