Full Time Occupational Therapist in Ventura County, California at Livingston Memorial VNA

Livingston Memorial is looking for a Full Time Occupational Therapist, 40 hours a week, to support our Home Health team. Must be able to work 1 weekend a month.

We are proud to announce that Livingston Memorial’s Hospice Program has earned a 5-STAR RATING from Medicare — the highest possible score — making us the ONLY 5-star nonprofit hospice agency in Ventura County, and one of only 11- five-star hospices in all of California!

Come be a part of a company whose mission for the last 78 years is to deliver the highest quality, compassionate in-home healthcare and support services to Ventura County residents

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing assessment, continuity of treatment and instruction of home health care to patients whose abilities to cope with tasks and activities of daily living are threatened or impaired by development deficits, the aging process and physical injury or illness in accordance with accreditation requirements, Title 22, licensure regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs occupational therapy assessment and treatment as prescribed by the referring physician and in accordance with the Livingston procedure manual and revises treatment plan as indicated.
• May act as patient case manager.
• Instructs, monitors and progresses patient in the use of therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function and increase independence.
• Instructs family members, caregivers and other Livingston personnel in the treatment program by encouraging them to follow through with those procedures that they can perform safely or supervise.
• Communicates with physician on a regular basis to keep him/her aware of patient’s plan of care, responses and status and ensures physician’s orders are followed.
• Communicates, coordinates and consults with other interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient’s plan of care, responses and status, including case conferences and HHA supervision.
• Reviews patient's medications at every visit, maintains a list of current medications and reconciles the Home Health medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge.
• Develops and maintains an individualized patient centered plan of care using critical thinking skills. Evaluates the patient's response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient's needs.
• Provides communication to Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) regarding patient’s care plan, supervises care provided by COTA, performs COTA field evaluation.
• Attends case conference meetings and prepares clinical and progress notes as required, submitting documentation in a timely manner.
• Accurately collects required data (OASIS) as part of the assessment at Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), transfer, discharge, when there is a significant change in the patient's condition and every sixty days.
• Demonstrates understanding of Livingston and third party payor or treatment guidelines and documentation required for payment.
• Instructs Livingston personnel as needed. Participates in Quality Improvement process as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to all licensing and certification regulations pertinent to job.
• Participates in a process to maintain good internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of the medical record for each patient whose care they are managing.
• Documents skilled care and other patient-related forms accurately, timely and appropriately for reimbursement, regulatory and compliance mandates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid California Occupational Therapist license.
• One-year successful experience in health care setting. Prefer at least one year of community health rehabilitation experience or home health.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid Drivers License and Auto Insurance

What We Offer

• Hourly Rate
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid training and ongoing education
• Bilingua Stipend
• Supportive team environment
• A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ancillary Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Life, Hospital)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holiday
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program

Join a company that is a cornerstone in the community and a leader in healthcare!