Occupational Therapist Home Health
Occupational Therapist Home Health
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13-06-2025
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Occupational Therapist Job DescriptionOccupational Therapists evaluate patients& provide skilled intervention within the context of activities of daily living all within the patients own home environment. OTs work within a dynamic close-knit OT team& enjoy close collaboration w/physical therapists speech therapists nurses social workers dieticians& HHAs. OTs work flexible hours& independently manage their individual Functions:
- Focus on ADL progression falls prevention energy conservation and personal care independence. Common treatment interventions include adaptive equipment trials compensatory strategies ROM/strength progression dynamic balance training functional activity advancement and caregiver education.
- Participate in the development and periodic revision of the comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care and work closely with the patients physician to manage changes in the patients condition.
- Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living.
- Establish household management routines.
- Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic orthotic and assistive devices.
- Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to use Agencys EMR program.
- Strong interpersonal organizational time management and written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently and complete paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Must comply with privacy& HIPAA laws. Must be respectful of the patients rights& treat a client& his/her belongings with dignity &respect.
- Valid drivers license and automobile with current insurance coverage and in good working condition available to use for work. Must be willing to travel throughout assigned county.
- Willingness to submit to physical examination criminal background and drug testing.
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
- Licensed by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department.
- One year of practical experience as a licensed occupational therapist.
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