Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health

Aging Well Health Care•Saint Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care and under the direction and supervision of the Director of Therapy, Home Health. The role focuses on improving or minimizing residual physical disabilities and helping patients return to optimum, productive living within their capabilities. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, provides prescribed skilled therapy, develops and revises plans of care, documents progress and communicates with physicians, families, and Agency personnel. The position works indoors in the Agency office and patients’ homes, with travel to and from patient homes. The role is classified as high risk.

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, and/or certification by successfully completing the National Certification examination; alternatively, be eligible for the American Occupational Therapy Association National Registration Examination.
Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended periods while standing and participating 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 and support their return to optimum, productive living within their capabilities.
Participate periodically with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Provide prescribed occupational therapy and perform skilled procedures.
Direct and supervise personnel as required, including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as assigned.
Take patients’ initial histories and conduct initial evaluations.
Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment and report on patients’ progress.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
Complete and submit an initial evaluation, including a treatment plan and goals, to the physician for approval.
Obtain physician recertification every 60 days when continued treatment is required.
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.