Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health

AW Health Care•University City, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients intermittently in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Therapy, Home Health. The role works indoors in the Agency office and in patient homes, with travel to and from patients’ homes, and has high risk exposure. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, provides prescribed therapy, helps establish and revise plans of care, and supports patients in minimizing residual physical disabilities and achieving the most productive living possible within their capabilities. The role prepares clinical documentation and progress reports, communicates with physicians, advises families and Agency personnel, and may direct and supervise assigned personnel.

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 (AOTA), and/or certification through successful completion of the National Certification examination; alternatively, eligibility for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended periods while standing and engaged in physical activity.
Ability to perform moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities.
Help patients return to optimum and productive living within their capabilities.
Periodically participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Provide prescribed occupational therapy and perform skilled procedures.
Direct and supervise personnel as required, including assigned Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides.
Take patients’ initial histories and conduct initial evaluations.
Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment and report on patient progress.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
Complete and submit an initial evaluation, plan of treatment, and goals to the physician for approval; obtain physician recertification every 60 days if treatment continues.
Write a progress note for each visit, a reevaluation when the expected treatment duration is reached, and a discharge summary when the patient is discharged.
Periodically present in-service training to Agency staff and participate in in-service programs.
Assist the physician in evaluating patients’ functional levels.
Help develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Advise and consult with families and other Agency personnel.