Occupational Therapist - OT - Permanent

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Key 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

Clinical Duties 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

Education & Licensure 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

Required Skills Strong organizational and time management skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Compliance Requirements 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

Physical & Work Requirements

Physical Demands Frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting

Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds

Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, balancing, and stair climbing

Work Environment Primarily indoor, patient-home settings with limited outdoor exposure

Exposure to noise, environmental hazards, uneven surfaces, and automotive equipment

Occasional use of personal protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks)

Work Situations Frequent interaction with patients and caregivers

Performance under deadlines and measurable standards

Continuous problem-solving and instruction-following

Central Business Solutions, Inc(A Certified Minority Owned Organization)

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kerrville, TX, 78028, US

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