Occupational Therapist, OT (Home Health) Full-Time

Occupational Therapist

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who desires to implement high-quality Occupational Therapy services.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

• Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
• Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
• Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
• Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
• Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
• Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
• Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO standards.
• Attends meetings and required educational programs.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning/developmental needs to supervisor.
• Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
• Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Possesses current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice.
• Has a minimum of one (1) year experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Evidence of safe driving record, and reliable transportation.