About this opportunity
Hope at Home Health Care lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in riverview, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Occupational Therapist
We are looking for a compassionate occupational therapist to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes.
Responsibilities
Provides occupational therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, ROM—potential for rehab.
Directing occupational therapy treatment.
Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for occupational therapy.
Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
Initiates occupational therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of occupational therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the occupational therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
May train patient in the use of the prosthetic device.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for patients.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by organization policy.
Provides occupational therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in the peer consultation process.
Supervises occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Qualifications
Possesses a degree from a program in occupational therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as an occupational therapist within the state.
Two years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist. Community/home health experience.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
HOPE At Home Health Care is a full-service home care agency dedicated to helping people excel in the comfort of their homes. We offer Medicare-certified skilled services. Whether you are recovering from injury or illness, or simply want to reinvigorate your mobility and health, HOPE At Home Health Care has a solution for you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per visit
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, Weekend available
License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Worksite address
riverview, MI, 48193, US
Who can apply
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