Occupational Therapy (OT) - HomeHealth Case Manager

Department :

39123 Central Metro B - Home Care Occupational Therapy

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

full time M-F 8-5pm, Far Western Suburbs

Pay Range

$37.50 - $56.25

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION : FAR WEST SUBURBS

HOURS : DAYS WITH WKD ANDHOLIDAY ROTATION

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

Major Responsibilities :

• 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, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those 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 for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's. Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates care utilizing the interdisciplinary approach. (As appropriate based on employment status). Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences. (As appropriate based on employment status).
• 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 to formulate an integrated approach to care following the Advocate MVP of Excellence. Participates in staff meetings, agency inservices, 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 out 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, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care, which includes assessment of physical, psychosocial, comfort and wellness needs. Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into 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 settings, planning and implementation of care. Seeks consultation and outside referrals as needed. Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families 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.
• Business Development and Growth : Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment. Demonstrates adherence 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.
• Patient Education : Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families. Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family, and significant others following Advocate's MVP of Equality. 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.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

Education / Experience Required :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

COMPENSATION : $74,672.00-$112,112.00 annual base salary

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and / or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

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About Advocate Health

is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.