(PRN) Occupational Therapist (OT) ProHealth Home Health (Kaufman County, TX)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient's capabilities.

Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

Provides prescribed occupational therapy.

Directs and supervises personnel as required.

Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.

Performs all skilled procedures.

Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.

Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.

Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.

An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient's discharge.

Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency staff.

Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.

Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.

Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.

Participates in inservice programs.

Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor

Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

High risk

Ability to participate in physical activity.

Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

Moderate lifting.

Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Driver's License

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