Occupational Therapist Home Care Per Diem

Job Description:

The occupational therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to the plan of care established by the physician.

• Makes home visits to patients in designated geographic territories.

• Performs thorough evaluations of patients functional status including muscle function endurance visual coordination written and verbal communication skills and ADL and IADL performance.

• Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living and identifies equipment needs.

• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan and participate with other team members in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.

• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to PCP or referring physician.

• Teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.

• Train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

• Maintains appropriate clinical records clinical notes and reports to the physician/appropriate team member any changes in the patients condition.

• Complete OASIS documentation with accuracy and submits to the office within 24-48 hours on a consistent basis.

• Maintains contact/communication with other disciplines involved in the patients care to promote coordinated efficient care.

• Meets with rehabilitation manager on a regular basis to facilitate patients coordinator of care.

• Attends and contributes to in-services case conferences and team meetings as required by the agency to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients.

• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.

• Instructs patients family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in patients treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.

• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education.

• Accurately document observations interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided.

• Promotes and maintains an agency environment that is in compliance with federal state and local regulatory agencies.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development including staff meetings and in-service education.
• Communicates with patients families and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect caring and sensitivity.
• Communicates with the physician and/or nurse practitioner regarding patient status and medical intervention.

• A current license as an Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts

• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.

• A graduate of a occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA as indicated by school transcript or Diploma

• Has strong clinical skills as well as good oral and written communication

• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/ or organization requirements and is in good working order or other reliable means of transportation.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills organizational skills and problem solving skills

• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.

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