JOB SUMMARY:
An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to residents. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, and
- Is eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry level certification examination for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
- Two (2) years of experience, preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
- Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
- Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
- An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
- Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
- Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
- Participates in in-service programs.
Job Description – Occupational Therapist (OT)…continued
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
JOB RELATIONSHIP:
- Supervised by: Clinical Manager/Patient Care Coordinator
- Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned
RISK EXPOSURE:
High risk
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: • Ability to participate in physical activity. • Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. • Moderate lifting. • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $52.00 - $58.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person