Summit Orthopaedic Home Care, LLC is a Medicare certified home health agency providing intermittent skilled home care in Sussex, Kent and New Castle Counties. We specialize in orthopedic care in addition to providing traditional home health care services, including: cardiac rehab & neurology. Our agency has garnered multiple awards including being the only agency in the state to earn Top 5% in the nation for Patient Care Satisfaction (as reported by SHP) for the last 4 times in a row!

These accomplishments are not by accident! We are a dedicated staff of professionals who together believe in providing a level of care that is unmatched. If this is who you are and how you practice, then come and Join a Great Team! Experience in home care is preferred but not required. New team member will receive thorough training from our team of experienced therapists and other team members. Applicants must have a fun personality to fit in with our amazing team of ornery but fun and hard-working team members!

Occupational Therapist Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.

2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.

3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.

4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.

5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.

6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.

8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

9. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of Summit Orthopaedic Home Care.

10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as appropriate.

11. Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.

12. Participates in discharge planning for patient.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

3. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist preferred.

4. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

6. Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.

7. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with Summit Orthopaedic Home Care requirements.