Occupational Therapy; OT - HomeHealth Case Manager

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION: FAR WEST SUBURBS

HOURS: DAYS WITH WKD AND HOLIDAY ROTATION

This position is eligible for up to a $5000.00 sign on bonus!

• Assuring and Improving Quality of Care:
  Facilitates the patient and family s right to receive quality cost-effective care following Advocate s MVP of Stewardship.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.
• Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes appropriate tests and measures, and interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Care and Service Coordination:
  Practices as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate s MVP of Partnership.
• Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, including care for patients with complex problems.
• Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care.
• Prioritizes and organizes patient care, ensures clear hand-off communication to achieve optimal health outcomes, utilizing SBAR and 5P s.
• Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates care using the interdisciplinary approach.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development:
  Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team.
• Participates in staff meetings, in services, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives.
• Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competency of self and other department members.
• Patient Relationship:
  Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, comfort and wellness needs.
• Implements AHHS Standards of Behavior in interactions with patients, other associates, and physicians.
• Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs.
• Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in goal setting, planning and implementation of care. Seeks consultation and outside referrals as needed.
• Delivers care that aims to exceed patient and family expectations, as measured by survey instruments.
• Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self-care, disease process, medications, procedures and infection control prevention.

• Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.
• Adheres to personnel and operational policies.
• Collaborates and plans patient care with others in the organization to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources.
• Monitors utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes for patients.

• Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families. Applies a systematic process involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family, and significant others.
• Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary.
• Provides and adapts appropriate resource material to achieve patient education outcomes, employing health literacy assessments and principles.

• Occupational Therapist. Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state of Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

• Master s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure). Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements. 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience. Has graduated from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use). Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system. Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports,…