Occupational Therapist Home Health

Job description

Benefits:

n401(k)

nCompetitive salary

nFlexible schedule

nJob Title

nOccupational Therapist- Home Health

nPosition

nOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

nJob Description Summary

nGives Report To: Clinical Supervisor 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.

nRoles & Responsibilities

nEvaluates 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

nFor patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy

nDevelops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals

nMay teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy

nMay fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function

nMay train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices

nMaintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy

nMaintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care

nSupervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations

nWhen therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks

nMaintains confidentiality of patient and organization information

nThe above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

nQualifications

nGraduate 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

nRegistered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association

nLicensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy

nTwo years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist

nDemonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills

nPossess and maintains current CPR Certification

nLicensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements

Worksite address

bakersfield, CA, 93399, US

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