Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Home Healthcare

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

Qualifications:

·         Graduate 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 (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination or

·         Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupation Therapy Associations.

·         Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

·         Two (2) years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

·         Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

·         Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.

·         Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.

·         Provides prescribed occupational therapy.

·         Directs and supervises personnel as required.

·         Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.

·         Performs all skilled procedures.

·         Consults with physicians regarding changes in treatment.

·         Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.

·         Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.

·         Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.

·         Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.

·         Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.

·         Prepares clinical and progress notes.

·         Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.

·         Participates in in-services programs.

·         An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by the physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit.

Working Environment:

Works indoors in the patient homes and travels to/from patient home.

Job Relationship:

Supervised by:

·         Director of Clinical Services/Director of Rehabilitation

·         Nursing Supervisor

Workers Supervised:

·         Occupational Therapist Assistants

Risk Exposure:

High

Lifting Requirements:

·         Ability to participate in physical activity.

·         Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

·         Moderate lifting.

·         Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

·         Ability to climb up and down stairs.