HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OT

Job Description

Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up. Evaluates patients new to service where there are physician orders, utilizing motor evaluation, sensory-perceptual-cognitive evaluation, and/or performance evaluation as indicated by the patient’s condition. Develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, utilizing assessment findings and data. Establish measureable goals in compliance with patient’s physical assessment. Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’s condition. Coordinate regularly with COTA’s and provide monthly supervision of the COTA’s patient care. Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler. Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts. Discusses company and third party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discuss treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family. Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines. Provides in-service education, health care professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company. Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed.

Job Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy, successful completion of the National Certification Exam and current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided.
• Prior therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of occupational therapy and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists.
• CPR certified and strong communication and organization skills.
• A minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Ability to accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

Qualifications

Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

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