Occupational Therapist Home Health
Job Description
Occupational Therapists evaluate patients & provide skilled intervention within the context of activities of daily living, all within the patient’s own home environment. OTs work within a dynamic, close-knit OT team & enjoy close collaboration w/physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, social workers, dieticians, & HHAs. OTs work flexible hours & independently manage their individual schedule.
Primary Functions:
- Focus on ADL progression, falls prevention, energy conservation, and personal care independence. Common treatment interventions include adaptive equipment trials, compensatory strategies, ROM/strength progression, dynamic balance training, functional activity advancement, and caregiver education.
- Participate in the development and periodic revision of the comprehensive, interdisciplinary plan of care and work closely with the patient’s physician to manage changes in the patient’s condition.
- Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living.
- Establish household management routines.
- Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
- Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Strong computer skills and the ability to use Agency’s EMR program.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently, and complete paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Must comply with privacy & HIPAA laws. Must be respectful of the patient’s rights & treat a client & his/her belongings with dignity & respect.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile with current insurance coverage and in good working condition available to use for work. Must be willing to travel throughout assigned county.
- Willingness to submit to physical examination, criminal background and drug testing.
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
- Licensed by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department.
- One year of practical experience as a licensed occupational therapist.
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