Occupational Therapist, Home Health (San Mateo County)
About ANX: Founded in 2007 by nurses whose visions for the company are built on client-focused quality care for patients and their families first– ANX is committed to providing expert, reliable care utilizing best practices with an emphasis on community health.
Home Healthcare: We provide physician-ordered skilled nursing and health care services to homebound patients recovering from illness or injury. We have worked with physicians and families in developing custom home care solutions for patients requiring specialists in wound care, diabetes management, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional assessments and dietary counseling.
ANX Hospice Care: ANX also provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited life expectancies or for patients no longer willing to seek aggressive medical treatment. Hospice care is provided by our specially-trained team of health care professionals, including a medical director/physician, medical social worker, skilled nurse, home health aide, spiritual counselor and hospice volunteer.
With these strong values, we are able to partner with multiple insurances, offer an array of services, and have been awarded with:
- Best Places to Work (2017 to 2022) - SF Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal
- Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for meeting rigorous performance standards in delivering quality, safe care
- CMS - Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Certified
- Health Plan of San Mateo Preferred Partner
- Dignity Health Preferred Post-Acute Care Partner
- Pay-per-visit model - maximize your productivity with a flexible schedule
- Strong market competitive compensation plans
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Discount Program
- MEDBRIDGE Continuing Education membership
Position Summary:
The occupational therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
- Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
- May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
- May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
- Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Experience Preferred: 1 year of home health experience
- Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order
- Ability to travel in our territory with no limitations
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
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