Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a compassionate OT 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.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

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.

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, Weekend available

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)