Summary
The C-IHS Therapist plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family through direct patient care activities that support the hospice agency’s goal of quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- The C-IHS Therapists provides professional, approved therapeutic modalities to patients; such as, licensed massage therapist, music therapist, certified music practitioner therapy, acupuncture therapist, etc., within his/her scope of practice and agency policies and procedures, which may include licensure, registration, and/or certification.
- Knowledge of hospice and end of life care.
- Compassionate interactaction with patients and families.
- Provides assistance to the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities.
- Provides input towards the plan of care and interdisciplinary group meetings, as applicable and needed.
- Communicates availability and schedule changes to supervisor.
- Accurately documents services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
- Communicates any observed changes in the patient’s status to assigned supervisor and/or agency Executive Director.
- Attends at least four (4) in-services per year.
- Completes all mandatory trainings.
- Submits annual renewable documents timely.
- Maintains professional liability coverage, per company policy.
- Maintains professional certification, registration, licensure status, and/or continuing education according to the specific therapy modality requirements.
- CPR certified.
- Participates in community outreach projects for the agency, as needed.
Education and Experience
- The C-IHS Therapists will provide specific therapeutic interventions according to his/her therapy-specific experience and training according to the education requirements as outlined in the associated hospice policy
- Experience in working with people
- 6 months experience working with hospice patients/families, or similar patient population
- One year experience in designated C-IHS modality preferred
Skill Requirements
- Mature, non-judgmental, caring, people-oriented individual, who is supportive of the hospice concept of care.
- Completion of C-IHS Training Program.
- Completion of LHC Group orientation and skills competency related to professional role.
- Maintains requirements of professional role.
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Oxford PA Hospice (OFD) a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
