Occupational Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is contracted through the Organization and is responsible for implementing standards of care for occupational therapy services and adhering to the conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Direct patient care is provided in accordance with the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act. This is a PRN, in-person home health role in Denver, Colorado, with pay of $75–$90 per visit; a typical visit lasts one hour.

Requirements

Graduate from 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.
Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured according to organization requirements.
Required discipline license.
Reliably commute to Denver, Colorado, or plan to relocate before starting work.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care ability, and work capacity.
Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify equipment needs.
Participate in developing the patient’s total plan of care.
For patients planning to return to work, perform work-capacity evaluations as appropriate and refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with organization policy.
Develop treatment programs and establish goals to improve function.
Communicate the plan of care to the referring physician and other organization professionals.
Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment to improve function, as appropriate.
Train patients in the use of prosthetic or orthotic devices, as appropriate.
Maintain clinical records, notes, and reports to the physician about changes in the patient’s condition, submitting records in accordance with organization policy.
Communicate with other personnel involved in patient care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy.
Identify patient and family or caregiver needs for other home health services and make referrals as appropriate.
Instruct the patient’s family or caregiver and other organization health care personnel in the treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants in accordance with organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Participate in discharge planning.