Job Title: Occupational Therapist Department: OHHCReports to: Director of Patient Services Revision Date: 6/7/2024Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes to improve their ability to perform daily living activities safely and independently. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, assessing functional limitations, providing therapeutic interventions, recommending adaptive equipment, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The Occupational Therapist completes required documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal regulations while promoting patient safety, independence, and quality of life.
Duties/Responsibilities:- Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required
- Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
- Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
- Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
- Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating
- Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients' strength and dexterity
- Uses available resources to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination
- Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, orthotics)
- Designs or makes special and adaptive equipment needed at home
- Assesses patients' home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations
- Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals
- Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress
- Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into medical record.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned
- Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook
- Complete required orientation as directed by CHHA
- Follow agency and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
- Respect cultural and religious practices of patients
- Uphold HIPAA regulations
- Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
Education and Experience: - Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
- Current Occupational Therapist license, in good standing with the State licensing board
- Minimum of two (2) years OT experience, preferably in corresponding setting
- Cognitive skills as related to the position
Pay Range; $42.00-$46.00 however may vary based on experience and other qualifications.
