Demonstrates competency in skills required by the agency for patient care. Has received specialty program education and has completed satisfactory competency. Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other members of the hospice care team. Assesses and reassesses physical, environmental and emot

Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions. Completes , coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff. Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accu

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate s

Works directly with the patient and their providers for a full 30 days to allow patients to receive acute care in the comfort of their own homes, in lieu of an inpatient setting . Possesses clinical knowledge and experience to identify, present and discuss potential patients to providers for program inclusion. These direct discussions usually include ED providers and hosp

Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills. Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care. Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner. Educates the pat

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies. Records pain/symptom ma

Works under the direction of the leadership of assigned care center. Conducts in services as appropriate based on care centers' assessments or stated needs. Communicates any identified compliance concerns with the Medicare Conditions of Participation and ACHC accreditation to care center/region leadership. Follows standard systems and procedures in each care center. If st

Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record. Observes, records and reports the patient's response to

Educates health care professionals, patients, and families about home care services. Develops and maintains relationships with key referral sources, such as hospitals, nursing homes and physician offices to generate leads. Coordinates patient admissions with the team, including obtaining all required documentation to complete referral to admission process. Conducts on sit

Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit. Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes. Teach patients and caregivers self care techniques. Check vital signs. Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit. Perform specialized proc

Coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care. Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans. Educates families on patient condition, needs and care. Performs head to toe physical assessments. Checks vital signs and manages medications. Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings. Administers and maintains catheters. Completes do

Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care. Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care. Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery pro

Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment. Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting. Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals. Performs light homemaking and other environmental services. Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status. Understand

Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function. Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current license to practice physical therapy specific to the state you're assigned to work

Represents a spiritual presence and connection with the religious/spiritual roots of the hospice movement. Provides a constant reminder to hospice workers that, beyond the physical and emotional support given, patients may desire to have spiritual resources of their choosing. Serves as a spiritual resource to team members and assists them in their growth or in dealing wit