Occupational Therapy Asst. - Therapy 2000 (Amarillo, TX) in Amarillo, Texas For Sale

THERAPY xxxx is one of the leading providers of pediatric home therapy (PT, OT, Speech) throughout the State of Texas. Our track record of clinical and administrative innovation is built on a commitment to employee expertise and patient outcomes. Our model focuses on high value for patients, caregivers, physicians, and health plans. We offer frequent professional enrichment opportunities, extensive job support (i.e. case management, social work services, clinical mentorship), and comprehensive benefits, because we believe that an engaged employee ensures a better patient experience. THERAPY xxxx is the right place for professionals seeking meaningful work in a fun, flexible, and supportive environment. The Bilingual OT Therapist position is a qualified, licensed professional who provides therapy services to patients in their home as prescribed by the attending physician. Patient visits are predominately performed in private residences or childcare settings. Each Therapist is the company's frontline for improving the lives of children challenged by disabilities or developmental delays. This individual is responsible for each patient and their family's quality of care, customer service experience, and sense of confidence in the company's services. A Therapist is responsible for coordinating THERAPY xxxx's resources to meet each family's overall health needs . What are the most frequent and essential work activities? 1. Completes a minimum number of visits defined by the agency. 2. Performs in depth patient evaluation and develops treatment plans in accordance with physician's orders. 3. Implements treatment plan, provides evidence-based, best practice therapy services. 4. Instructs patients, their families and other members of the health team in regards to therapy services. 5. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding changes in patient status to the appropriate team person. 6. Maintains patient's medical record in accordance with agency standards, completes and submits patient records in a timely manner. 7. Participates in patient care conferences, communicates with other members of the home health team to facilitate coordination of patient care. 8. Participates in staff development and in-service education with the agency to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc. 9. Performs all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures. Adheres to all rules, regulations, and code of ethics, guidelines and codes in federal, state and local laws, which are concerned with the practice of his/her therapy discipline and home health setting. 10. May be required to meet with supervisor, technical support personnel, staffing personnel, or other support staff as needed to maintain therapy standards and patient care. 11. Incidental time is a part of the job responsibilities which includes, but not limited to, patient chart updates, patient notes and call logs, performance reviews, supervisory meetings, and drive time to patients home. 12. Any other essential duties as required. What prerequisite experience, education or licensure is required? 1. Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy. 2. Currently licensed and approved to practice occupational therapy in the State of Texas. 3. Maintains appropriate credentialing as determined by his/her national discipline organization. 4. Must be physically and legally able to operate a vehicle in the State of Texas. 5. Bilingual What are some examples of preferred experience and skills? 1. 1-2 years of pediatric services 2. 1-2 years of home health experience. 3. Specialist training, certification or experience (i.e. feeding, autism, hearing impairment) 4. Two or more years of training or mentoring experience Company Benefits Total Pay Package Medical/Vision/Dental Mileage reimbursement PTO w/sellback option and 6 National Holidays Netbook Computer provided for documentation Free Life Insurance and Long Term Disability 401K w/company matching (available after 90 days) and more.......... Source: http://www.jobs2careers.com/click.php?id=xxxxxxxx84.96