Occupational Therapist - OTR/L - Jefferson County Region

HCR Home Care•Watertown, NY

2h•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is a NYS Licensed OTR/L who is responsible for directing, supervising, evaluating and providing occupational therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The Occupational Therapist is primarily a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions. The working conditions are classified as medium work: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current, valid OT license issued by NYS Department of Education.
One year of practical experience as a licensed occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living.
Establish household management routines.
Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment.
Manage the falls risk of patients through proper evaluation, care planning, patient/family education, and communication with other clinical disciplines.
Record and report to the physician the patient’s response to the occupational therapy program or any changes in the patient’s condition through phone contact or periodic written summaries.
Communicate with other health team personnel involved with the care of the patients.
Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit, which are incorporated in the clinical record.
Attend case conferences and staff meetings.
Direct or assist with the management of home health aide service delivery.
Other duties as assigned.