Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

CommuniCare Health Services • Barboursville, WV

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About The Position

Stonerise Home Health provides care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in their own homes. The Home Health Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services and direct and indirect supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs). The role evaluates patients’ functional abilities and home environments, develops and communicates plans of care and treatment programs, helps patients improve or regain daily living skills, maintains clinical documentation, and identifies needs for additional home health services.

Requirements

• Graduate 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 Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect supervision of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and Home Health Aide (HHA).
• Evaluate patients’ functional statuses, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication, and self-care abilities.
• Evaluate the home environment for hazards and barriers to independent living and identify equipment needs.
• Participate in developing the plan of care.
• Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function; communicate the plan of care to the physician and other team members.
• Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and notes, and report changes in patient conditions to the physician.
• Fabricate splints and instruct patients in using adaptive equipment to improve function.
• Train patients in using prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and make referrals as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Insurance benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time