Part Time/Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Home Health
About The Position
The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. This role involves evaluating patient's functional status, developing treatment programs, and providing direct patient care in a home health setting. The therapist will also maintain clinical records, communicate with other healthcare professionals, and participate in discharge planning. Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides may also be required.
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.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.).
- Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identifies equipment needs.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
- Performs work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training for patients returning to work.
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
- Communicates plan of care to referring physician (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other Organization professionals.
- Teaches new skills or retrains patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.
- Fabricates splints and instructs patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
- Trains patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
- Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
- Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service.
- Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
