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UR Medicine Home Care Occupational Therapist in Rochester, New York
About UR Medicine Home Care
UR Medicine Home Care is an affiliate of the University of Rochester. Our Mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for the people and communities we serve by providing comprehensive, high quality health care at home, delivered with compassion and integrity.
Provides case management and direct patient care within a team environment. Administers comprehensive skilled care.
RESPONSIBILITIES : Direct Patient Care Duties :
Develops and revises plan of treatments and discharge plan in conjunction with patient, family, physician, care delivery team and third party payors including obtaining medical orders and approval of medical services.
Consults with and educates the patient, family and other team members regarding disease process, self care techniques and preventive strategies.
Provides supervision of COTA to ensure patient health, safety, and compliance with plan of care.
Directs, coordinates, evaluates and supervises the quality of patient care services provided by the Home Health Agency, including the clinical supervision of Home Health Aides.
Interacts with patients, physicians, referral sources, and others in a manner conducive to continued positive relationships. Displays an exemplary level of patience, courtesy and tact.
Assures the completion of all appropriate clinical records needed for compliance with state and federal legislation and the delivery of seamless service within established timeframes.
Ensures problem resolution at the point of contact.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program. Possession of current OT license to practice in New York State.
Minimum of one-year experience in a hospital inpatient setting.
Working knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in Occupational Therapy.
Working knowledge of community resources.
Knowledgeable in the principles, practices and techniques of Occupational Therapy.
Effective interviewing, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function independently.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, qualified individual with disability status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $35.41 to $41.61