Occupational Therapist Home Health

Benefits:401(k)Competitive salaryFlexible scheduleJob TitleOccupational Therapist- Home HealthPositionOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTJob Description SummaryGives Report To: Clinical Supervisor The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.Roles & ResponsibilitiesEvaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of careFor patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policyDevelops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionalsMay teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policyMay fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve functionMay train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devicesMaintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policyMaintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient careSupervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulationsWhen therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeksMaintains confidentiality of patient and organization informationThe above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this descriptionQualificationsGraduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit­ed jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy AssociationRegistered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy AssociationLicensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational TherapyTwo years of clinical experience as an occupational therapistDemonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skillsPossess and maintains current CPR CertificationLicensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements

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