Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistThe Occupational Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Occupational Therapy Services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider.QualificationsGraduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or its equivalentRegistered by the American Occupational Therapy AssociationHas at least one (2) year of institutional experienceLicensed and/or registered by the applicable state, if requiredResponsibilitiesEvaluates and establishes goals based on the client's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated which are documented on the required form(s)Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic, self-care, and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioningEstablishes household management routinesRecords and reports to the provider the client's reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the client's condition through periodic written summariesInstructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)Instructs the family in the client's total Occupational Therapy programInstructs other health team personnel in the care of clients regarding occupational therapyAttends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetingsPrepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated in the clinical record weeklyParticipates in staff development activities and in-service educationAttends case conferencesSupervises the Occupational Therapy Assistant, as indicatedPrepares clinical/progress notes and submits within Agency policiesCommunicates effectively with all those providing careConfirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON or designee to coordinate necessary visits with other personnelParticipates with staff, client, and provider in discharge activities and completes the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of the Agency policiesNotifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the AgencyOrganizational RelationshipReports to DONSpecial RequirementsMust have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportationFunctional AbilitiesAble to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the positionAble to physically perform the duties required by the positionAble to travel to prospective clients' residences