Occupational Therapist (OT) Case Manager - Home Health Western Suburbs

Department:

39123 Central Metro A - Home Care Occupational Therapy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time. M-F 8am-5pm

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION: WESTERN SUBURBS OF MAYWOOD, CICERO, BERWYN, BROADVIEW, BERKLEY, BROOKFIELD, BELLWOOD, NORTH RIVERSIDE, FOREST PARK, HILLSIDE, WESTCHESTER, HODGKINS, LYONS, ELMHURSE, VILLA PARK AND ADDISON

HOURS: DAYS

This position is eligible for up to a $5000.00 sign on bonus.  You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout.  Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time.

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 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 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 confidenc