Virtual Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Department: 39123 Kenosha - Home Care Occupational Therapy Status: Full time

Benefits

Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm, no weekends, no holidays. Fully Remote. Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: Provides video consultation/triage to patient, family, and significant others according to the Home Health Virtual Program plan of care. Provide ongoing care via video according to the established plan of care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Recognizes changes in the patient's status, need for care and intervenes appropriately. Coordinates patient interventions such as physician contacts, consultation with patient's home health care team, , facilitation of appropriate visit strings, changes in physician orders, and care plan goals, in cooperation with the patient's physician, as appropriate. Assesses patient, family and/or caregiver's training needs and provides teaching/counseling video consultation/triage. Collects and maintains clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines. Assumes primary responsibility for video documentation, data review, quality, and appropriate follow-up of patient information. Assists in completion of reports and statistics related to key clinical performance measures. Ensures quality of care through development, implementation, and evaluation of professional standards. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required: Occupational Therapy license issued by the state in which the teammate practices. If the teammate supports multiple states, licensure in at least one of those states is required prior to hire. Education Required: Bachelor of Science, Masters, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy Experience Required: Typically requires 5 years of experience in combination of rehab, home care and triage settings. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Must possess strong communication skills, be detail oriented and have the ability to coordinate and manage complex care for patients over video. Must be motivated and self-directed and possess above average interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work well with management, physicians, and other professionals in a direct and positive manner. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under time constraints. Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and an overall proficiency and comfort level with computer systems. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Generally exposed to a normal office environment. Operates equipment essential to performing the duties of the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.