Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, and environmental and infection control standards
• Plan a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities to provide occupational therapy to patients of all ages
• Assist, assess the relationship of, and/or review care plans in order to determine when goals are met or to justify the need for continuation of home health services
• Perform OTA supervisory visits as indicated according to state and national guidelines
• Supervise the Health Aide when there is no Registered Nurse involved in care
• Select appropriate activities based on the individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest
• Teach patients the skills and techniques required for participation in occupational therapy, and evaluate patient progress, attitude, and behavior on an ongoing basis
• Prepare reports summarizing the patient's reactions to therapy
• Design and fit adaptive devices such as splints and braces for patient use based on the patient’s disability and rehabilitation needs
• Integrate principles of age-specific care into all aspects of practice
• Initiate collaborative interactions with physicians and other hospital staff to improve patient care outcomes
• Utilize work time wisely and efficiently, providing appropriate levels of care to patients
• Meet productivity expectations and positively assist the department in achieving financial goals
• Comply with OSHA’s bag technique and trunk supplies protocol per agency policy and procedure
• Utilize hospital laptop while in patient’s home during visits to ensure accuracy of documentation and efficient productivity; synchronize twice daily
• Documentation should include instructions given to the patient and/or family, emergency measures received upon admission (i.e. post fall or other OASIS follow-ups), plan of care, patient’s response to plan of care, skilled treatments, and interventions

Education And Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or a Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience
• Experience: Previous Occupational Therapy experience is preferred, but we will accept new graduates
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Applicants must have current licensure in the state of North Carolina, or be license eligible, in addition to having a National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy.