Occupational Therapist - OT - Permanent

Central Business Solutions•Kerrville, TX

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. Services are delivered in patients’ private residences or within independent living facilities, allowing therapy to occur in the most functional environment—the patient’s home. The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. This role includes directing patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, as well as facilitating the learning of skills essential for adaptation, independence, and productivity. This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Requirements

Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of eligibility
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to patient residences
Strong organizational and time management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including HIPAA and ethical standards
Participation in required orientation and training programs
Prompt reporting of compliance concerns through appropriate channels
Cooperation with audits, investigations, and quality improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure and professional standards
Maintain adherence to treatment schedules, documentation standards, billing timelines, and work-related meetings
Participate in patient care conferences, staffing meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs
Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions
Adapt programs and plans of care based on individual patient needs
Promote a safe treatment environment and enforce safety standards
Order, clean, maintain, and report repair needs for equipment and supplies
Deliver patient-centered care with compassion and respect
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients through history, systems review, and appropriate assessments
Interpret evaluation findings to establish diagnoses, identify impairments, determine prognosis, and develop plans of care
Collaborate with patients and caregivers to establish treatment goals
Implement and document occupational therapy interventions, including but not limited to: Cognitive skills training, Muscle strength, coordination, and endurance, Mobility and balance training, Perceptual and sensory awareness activities, Sitting and standing tolerance, Activities of daily living (ADLs), Joint protection and work simplification techniques, Orientation and low vision interventions, Physical agent modalities, Fall risk management, Medication management support, Health and wellness education, Community integration and reintegration, Home and community case management
Design, fabricate, fit, and train patients in the use of adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics
Select activities appropriate to the patient’s physical and cognitive abilities
Instruct patients in functional activity skills and evaluate progress and rehabilitative potential
Perform routine re-evaluations to modify or progress treatment plans
Perform other related duties as assigned