Occupational Therapist/ Homecare/ Independent Contractor

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports to supervisor
• Advises and consults with family to potential for achievement of optimum potential of client
• Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition
• Communicates effectively with all those providing care
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning
• Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Aids in teaching exercise programs to patient and family

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Communicate effectively in English (the primary language of the residents)
• Work well in a team or alone
• Organized and flexible
• Computer proficient
• Must have at least 2 years’ Occupational Therapy Assistant experience

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations