Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs in Maine
Occupational Therapist - Home Care plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a home care environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist - Home Care studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist - Home Care typically reports to a manager. Requires certification as an occupational therapist. Occupational Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs
Respiratory Therapist
- Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care
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Augusta, ME
FULL_TIME
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Open to new graduates!
Come join our fantastic Respiratory team in our Augusta location!
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist provides physician-directed therapy, diagnostic evaluation and care of patient clients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The RT oversees all elements of clinic CPAP/BiPAP set ups, mask fittings, and troubleshooting of machines, cleaning of supplies and educating patient clients. The RT is the expert resource in the operation of all equipment relevant to the associated therapies.
Essential Functions- Interprets physician’s diagnosis and fits PAP patient with the appropriate mask type and size.
- Ensures clinical performance according to physician orders; consults with patient’s physician regarding patient’s health and wellbeing when additional therapies or interventions may be needed.
- Consults with patient’s physician in the event of an adverse reaction to therapies introduced.
- Accounts for assigned caseload and self-audits performance to ensure positive clinical outcomes.
- Ensures all clinical performance is in accordance with state practices and KPHC policy and procedures.
- Complies with FDA, OSHA, ACHC and state standards and regulations.
- Utilizes clinical consulting when care is outside respiratory care scope of practice.
- Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment for optimum results; able to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Educates patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals (for in-services or as needed) regarding chronic disease management.
- Maintains a level of knowledge to interact with and retrieve chart information through an electronic medical records system.
- Prepares accurate charts for patient therapies and appropriate equipment set-ups; and maintains documentation necessary for equipment set-up or returns.
- Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
- Coordinates delivery and information gathering with the intake coordinator, reimbursement specialist, and driver technician, when appropriate.
- Provides on-going training to respiratory intake and billing staff and driver technicians.
- Ensures compliance with all documented standards and staff accountability.
- Maintains inventory level for respiratory therapy equipment, facility tracking, and preventative maintenance.
- Participates in “on-call” rotation.
- Assists in marketing functions as needed.
- Participates in weekly staff meetings.
- Participates in the Improvement Organization Performance meetings, as well as developing, implementing, and monitoring performance improvement indicators.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and rights.
- Maintains professional appearance and attitude at all times.
- Takes responsibility for self-protection while working in hazardous situations, and practices universal precautions.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Minimum of Associates Degree from an AMA-approved respiratory care training program.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing respiratory therapy in a home care or hospital setting. Experience should include oxygen therapy, nebulizer, CPAP, BiPAP and aerosolized medications.
- Must hold registration or certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and a current RRT or CRT license from the State of Maine.
- In depth knowledge of Sleep Apnea as a disorder and diagnosis; able to communicate knowledge in formal presentation settings.
- In depth knowledge of Breathing Disorders associated with the therapies provided by the company.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver’s license in good standing.
- The RT communicates by telephone and in person with clients/patients who have inquiries. The RT must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations with excellent attention to detail and document as needed.
- Previous experience in a leadership role is desired.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The RT must be able to perform in a setting which includes sitting, standing, walking, and reaching at varying intervals throughout the workday.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay and generous paid time off along with:- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Retirement plan with match after 1 year of employment
- Free SAMS club membership
- 1 Day Ago
Respiratory Therapist Per Diem
- Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care
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Augusta, ME
PER_DIEM
- Open to new graduates!Come and work with a fantastic team of Respiratory Therapists!Position SummaryThe Respiratory Therapist provides physician-directed therapy, diagnostic evaluation and care of pat...
- 1 Day Ago
Occupational Therapist, Part-time, Long Term Care
- Central Maine Medical Family
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Rumford, ME
PART_TIME
- At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Rumford Community Home is seeking a an Occupati...
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Home Health Care Worker
- Kennebec Home Care LLC
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Waterville, ME
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- To provide reliable, exceptional home care with compassion to enhance the quality of life of our clients.Our goal is to be known as a provider with a sterling reputation for service to our clients whi...
- 8 Days Ago
Caregiver - In Home Care
- Extended Family Home Care
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York, ME
FULL_TIME
- Extended Family is Hiring PCA’s/LNA’s/HHA’s Pay: Up to $20Benefits: Competitive pay, direct deposit, holiday pay, higher weekend pays Flexible scheduling - pick the shift that works best for your life...
- 2 Months Ago
Caregiver - In Home Care
- Extended Family Home Care
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South Berwick, ME
FULL_TIME
- Extended Family is Hiring PCA’s/LNA’s/HHA’s Pay: Up to $20Benefits: Competitive pay, direct deposit, holiday pay, higher weekend pays Flexible scheduling - pick the shift that works best for your life...
- 2 Months Ago
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- MEDSTAR HEALTH
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- Carle Health
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- Centrex Rehab
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Occupational Therapist Home Care PRN
- MEDSTAR HEALTH
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Washington, DC
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- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist Home Care
- Willcare
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Kingston, NY
- Willcare is hiring a full-time, part-time, or prn Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Kingston/La...
- 5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist Home Care
- Willcare
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Catskill, NY
- Willcare is hiring a full-time, part-time, or prn Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Catskill, N...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist Home Care
- Corewell Health
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Benton Harbor, MI
- This position is eligible for up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates! In addition to the sign-on incentives...
- 12/14/2022 12:00:00 AM
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To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
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Income Estimation for Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs
$88,417 to $106,960
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