Case Manager Occupational Therapy (Full Time, Days, Southside Home Health, Farmville, VA)

The Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager evaluates, develops a plan of care and treats patients to maintain or restore patients to their maximum functional performance level and completes discharge planning. Provides supervision for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Implements action plans to achieve or exceed service excellence benchmarks

Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines

Administers occupational therapy treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to AOTA guidelines

Appropriately documents and synchronizes patient care according to federal, state, and local regulations

Meets productivity standards

Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively

Supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants and students

Protects patients, employees, and visitors by promoting infection-control and safety policies and protocols

Plans, coordinates, manages, and documents the care provided to assigned patients

Ensures appropriate patient and/or caregiver education with utilization of applicable resources

Leads, communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient care

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)

Participates in performance improvement initiatives affecting patient outcomes

Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner

Identifies personal contributions to department cascading goals

Practices within occupational therapy licensure guidelines

Provides one in-service annually to staff

Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education

Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs

Other duties as assigned

Required Education: Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Required Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist

Preferred Experience: Skilled Nursing Facility experience

Required Certifications and Licensures: Licensed by the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy