Occupational Therapist

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health•Plymouth, NH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Pemi-Baker Hospice and Home Health is seeking an OTR/L to join our dedicated team! By coming on board with us, you will be providing skilled services to help patients regain their confidence in the comfort of their own homes. At Pemi-Baker, we make it a priority to have a positive culture with a focus on kindness and teamwork. We are a small agency, which means we all work closely together to accomplish our mission.

Requirements

Proven working experience as an occupational therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools (e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid NH license to practice Occupational Therapy
Valid driver's license and car insurance

Responsibilities

Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality.
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions.
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
Collect data and document processes followed.
Regularly follow-up with client.