Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company: Amedisys
Location: Stamford
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Caregiving is our Calling At Amedisys whether we're caring for
patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a
caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of
providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to
thousands of patients and families every day. In home health,
you'll be a true advocate engaging patients throughout their
coordinated health care journey all while maintaining autonomy and
independence to support their needs. If you're looking for a home
with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and
experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your
goals for the future, join our team.What You Will Do Responsible
for promoting, facilitating, and maintaining health, well-being,
and participation in life through engagement in occupation under
the supervision of and in partnership with an Occupational
Therapist. Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the
physician approved plan of care and under the direction and
supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Provides documentation of
each visit according to AOTA Documentation Guidelines and accepted
regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical
record. Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to
treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the
supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational
engagement. Participates in patient care conferences, in-services,
chart audit activities, quality improvement activities, including
OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities. Maintains
confidentiality of information relating to the Occupational
Therapist-client relationship. Demonstrates knowledge of available
community resources/services. Makes recommendations for follow-up
care in coordination with the care center that admitted the
patient/client. Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and
knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills, and care
coordination. Performs other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Amedisys, Stamford , Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Stamford, Connecticut
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