Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description:

• Administer occupational therapy to patients intermittently in their place of residence
• Provide care in accordance with physician orders and a plan of care under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Manager

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program as recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Certified by successfully completing the National Certification Examination, or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the AOTA
• Currently licensed in the state of practice, unless licensure does not apply
• Two (2) years of experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Work to improve or minimize patients' residual physical disabilities
• Help individuals achieve optimal and productive living within their capabilities
• Collaborate periodically with other home care personnel in patient care planning
• Provide prescribed occupational therapy as outlined in the patient's plan of care
• Direct and supervise personnel as required, including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Home Health Aides
• Perform the initial assessment, develop and update the plan of care, establish maintenance programs, and complete reassessments every 30 days
• Conduct all skilled procedures as necessary
• Consult with physicians regarding any necessary changes in treatment
• Prepare progress reports for physicians on patient progress
• Educate patients and family members on home programs and fine motor exercises
• Complete an initial evaluation, including a plan of care and goals, submitted to the physician for approval
• Complete recertifications every 60 days if continued treatment is required
• Document a progress note for each visit, perform reevaluations as needed, and write a summary upon patient discharge
• Present in-service programs periodically to agency staff
• Assist physicians in evaluating patients' levels of function
• Contribute to the development of each patient's plan of care and revise as necessary
• Maintain clinical and progress notes as required
• Consult with the patient's family and agency personnel regarding care
• Participate in in-service programs and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned

Working Environment:

• Primarily works indoors in an office setting and in patient homes, with required travel to and from patient locations

Job Relationships:

• Reports to: Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Manager
• Supervises: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

Risk Exposure:

• High risk due to direct patient care and in-home services

Lifting Requirements:

• The role requires the ability to engage in physical activities essential for patient care, including extended periods of standing and regular moderate lifting, bending, and other physical activities