Travel Occupational Therapist - School (OT) - $2,363 per week in Somersworth, NH

Occupational Therapist - School
Location: Somersworth, NH
Agency: Ardor Health Solutions
Pay: $2,363 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Performs patient evaluations and provides therapeutic services according to physicians orders. State Specific-DESCRIPTION -Wisconsin State Specific: Therapeutic service means physical, occupational, speech or other therapy, medical social services, home health aide service, or any other medically oriented service except skilled nursing care. Responsible to Director of Operations Directly Supervises and Evaluates Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aides as assigned State Specific-JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE -California State Specific: Title 22. Social Security - Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies (Refs & Annos) Chapter 6. Home Health Agencies Article 3. Services 74711. Therapy Services (b) The qualified therapist duties include: (1) Providing treatment as ordered by the attending physician, dentist or podiatrist. (2) Assisting the physician in evaluating level of function. (3) Assisting in developing and updating the plan of treatment. (4) Observing, recording and reporting information on the patient's condition to the attending physician and in the patient's health record. (5) Advising, consulting and, when appropriate, instructing family and other agency personnel, in patient's therapy program. (6) Teaching and supervising other health personnel when appropriate. (7) Evaluating the home environment and making appropriate recommendation. (8) Participating in in-service education programs. -Virginia State Specific: 1. Assessing client needs or admission for service as appropriate; 2. Implementing a medical plan of care and revising as necessary; 3. Initiating appropriate preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative techniques according to the medial plan of care; 4. Educating the client and family regarding treatment modalities and use of equipment and devices; 5. Providing consultation to other health care professional; 6. Communicating with the physician and other health care professionals regarding changes in the clients needs; 7. Supervising therapy assistants and home attendants as appropriate; and 8. Preparing clinical notes. -Wisconsin State Specific: HFS 133.15 Therapy Services: 1. Provision of Services: Occupational services provided directly by the home health agency or arranged for under s. HFS 133.19, shall be given in accordance with the plan of care developed under s. HFS 133.20. Individuals providing these services shall perform the duties under s. HFS 133.14 (2) (a), (c), (f), (h) and (i). 2. Occupational therapy. If offered, occupational therapy shall be provided by an occupational therapist or by a qualified occupational therapy assistant under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist. DEGREE OF TRAVEL Home visits. Periodic office meetings. Must have reliable transportation, current drivers license, and agency-required liability insurance.' 1. Successful completion of an occupational therapy program at a school of occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association. 2. Current and unencumbered license to practice occupational therapy specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company. 3. 2-3 years of occupational therapy experience preferred. 4. Current CPR certification. 5. Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, usernames and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.' 'State Specific-QUALIFICATIONS -Florida State Specific: The occupational therapist shall be currently licensed in the state, pursuant to Chapter 468,F.S., with 2-3 years of experience in occupational therapy. -Nevada State Specific: NAC 449.788 Services to patients. Occupational Therapist September 2010 2. Services must be supplied only by qualified personnel and under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice in this State. Qualifications include licensure, registration, certification or their equivalent, as required by state or federal law, for(e) The occupational therapist must meet the requirements of the American Occupational Therapy Association or the equivalent thereof. -Wisconsin State Specific: HFS 133.02 Definition: Occupational therapist means someone who meets the requirements of s. HFS 105.28.'