Occupational Therapist Homecare Independent Contractor

West Palm Beach, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements an individual patient therapy care plan that
has been prepared by the Occupational Therapist and is supervised by the Occupational
Therapist.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions significant side effects
drug allergies and contra-indicated medication and reports to supervisor.
Advises and consults with family to potential for achievement of optimum potential of
client.
Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physician the clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients condition.
Communicates effectively with all those providing care.
Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities
that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs braces splints and prosthetic and
orthotic devices.
Assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months
to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Communicate effectively in English (the primary language of the residents)
Work well in a team or alone
Organized and flexible
Computer proficient
Must have at least 2 years Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written
oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Registered Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida
CPR certification

This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at

Required Experience:

Junior IC

SUMMARYThe Occupational Therapy Assistant implements an individual patient therapy care plan thathas been prepared by the Occupational Therapist and is supervised by the OccupationalTherapist.PRIMARY FUNCTIONSIdentifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions significant side effectsd...

Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions significant side effects
drug allergies and contra-indicated medication and reports to supervisor.
Advises and consults with family to potential for achievement of optimum potential of
client.
Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physician the clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients condition.
Communicates effectively with all those providing care.
Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities
that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs braces splints and prosthetic and
orthotic devices.
Assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months
to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Communicate effectively in English (the primary language of the residents)
Work well in a team or alone
Organized and flexible
Computer proficient
Must have at least 2 years Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS