Occupational Therapist- Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC

Victorville, AL
16 days ago

Part-time

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Skills

CPR Certificationunmatched
Capacity Analysisunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contact Managementunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Educational Accreditationunmatched
Health Educationunmatched
Home Careunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Occupational Therapyunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Orthoticsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Prostheticsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule

Job Title
Occupational Therapist- Home Health
Position
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Description Summary
Gives Report To: Clinical Supervisor The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

Roles & Responsibilities

Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care
Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks
Maintains confidentiality of patient and organization information
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

Qualifications

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Possess and maintains current CPR Certification
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements

Numbers & Facts

Location	Victorville, AL
Job Type	Part-time

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