Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as an OTA in an acute setting.
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment; the role requires an active Ohio OTA license.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the employee listed as a driver.
• Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Knowledge of therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments and identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant work style.
• Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients’ homes according to the Occupational Therapist’s plan of care.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Assess functional problems and provide interventions in coordination with the occupational therapist to improve patient functional status.
• Perform occupational therapy procedures and diagnostic tests when medically prescribed.
• Guide patients in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, coworkers, patients, and family members.
• Participate in case conferences to promote coordination of care.
• Educate staff on specific occupational therapy modalities when appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about treatment procedures, supportive activities, and safety measures.
• Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Teach patients preventative measures and decision-making to help decrease rehospitalizations.
• Promote independence among patients and families to prevent dependence on the agency.
• Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines, including documentation of treatments, assessments, and patient education.
• Maintain an active OTA license in Ohio.
• Notify the scheduler of changes as needed.
• Complete chart audits at the agency site when requested.
• Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences.
• Attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
• Participate in orientation or training of new employees.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Drive to patients’ primary locations and attend assigned visit locations daily.
• Document subsequent visits within 24 hours and submit all required documentation within company requirements.
• Follow the plan of care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.