Overview
A licensed and/or certified occupational therapist, physical therapist or speech-language pathologist responsible for the supervision, management, coordination and provision of quality patient care while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and while maintaining the highest standards of care and ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Coordinates communication of information relevant to the patient care process. May schedule patient care staff, receive referrals and physical orders and performs patient visits along with all appropriate documentation to the management and provision of patient care.
Responsibilities
- Current and unencumbered license to practice as an occupational therapist, physical therapist or speech-language pathologist specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company.
- Three (3) years experience as an OT, PT or ST. One of those years must consist of full-time experience in providing direct patient care in the home health setting. One year supervisory/management preferred.
- Two (2) years home health experienced preferred.
- Responsible for recommending employment decisions for staff to the Director of Operations, including decisions to hire, fire, advance, promote, or change status.
- Current CPR certification.
- Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates strong fiscal planning and management skills.
- Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Qualifications
Required- Current and unencumbered license to practice as an occupational therapist, physical therapist or speech-language pathologist specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company.
- Three (3) years experience as an OT, PT or ST. One of those years must consist of full-time experience in providing direct patient care in the home health setting. One year supervisory/management preferred.
- Two (2) years home health experienced preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates strong fiscal planning and management skills.
- Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
