Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
We are looking for a compassionate OTto join our growing team! The right candidate has a cando attitude a friendly demeanor excellent interpersonal skillsand the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes.
Qualifications
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Responsibilities
- Provides Occupationaltherapy services to patients according to a written physicians plan of care. This may include but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
- Assesses for muscle strength mobility ROMpotential for rehab.
- Directing Occupationaltherapy treatment.
- Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determining priority needs for Occupationaltherapy.
- Reporting to physician patients reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- Initiates Occupationaltherapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of Occupationaltherapy with which they may work with a patient as well as instructing them as to the goals of the Occupationaltherapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
- May train patient in the use of the prosthetic device.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as necessary. - Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
- Participates in discharge planning for patients.
- Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
- Provides Occupationaltherapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
- Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participates in the peer consultation process.
- Supervises Occupationaltherapyassistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Qualifications
- Possesses a degree from a program in Occupationaltherapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Licensed to practice as anOccupationaltherapist within the state.
- Two years of appropriate experience as anOccupationaltherapist.Community/home health experience.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
HOPE At Home Health Care is a fullservice home care agency dedicated to helping people excel in the comfort of their homes. We offer Medicarecertified skilled services. Whether you are recovering from injury or illness or simply want to reinvigorate your mobility and health HOPE At Home Health Care has a solution for you.
Job Type: Parttime
Pay: $60.00 $70.00 per Visit
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday Weekend available
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Employment Type
Contract
