OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST TO CONDUCT HOME VISITS
About the position The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides family-oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders. This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation with other professionals, clinics, or agencies. Currently, this position is Per Diem.
Responsibilities
- Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine the level of functioning.
- Gather background data, reviews referrals, select and modify evaluation tools, and evaluate patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.
- Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
- Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.
- Preparing clinical progress notes.
- Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
- Evaluating outcomes.
- Planning Discharge.
- Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
- Responsibilities may also include the training of students from university or community colleges assigned.
Requirements
- Philadelphia Occupational Therapy (OT) license and CPR Certification
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management techniques.
- Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills
- Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
- Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills
- Prioritize workload to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.
- Communicate with Director of Nursing on a regular basis about project status and issues.
- Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.
- Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties.
- Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.
- Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling to fit around your busy life schedule
- Competitive pay rates
- Advancement potential
- Health care plans
- Work in a one-on-one care environment
- Employee and client referral bonus program
- We provide the initial training, ongoing educational opportunities with nursing support
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