Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist
Reports to: Executive Director/Administrator, Clinical Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist contracted or employed through Absolute Home Health is responsible for providing occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/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 Absolute Home Healtpolicy.
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Absolute Home Health 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 Absolute Home Health 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.
- Maintain appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to physician any changes in patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Absolute Home Health policy.
- Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
- Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Absolut Home Health to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of Absolute Home Health.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Absolute Home Health personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
- Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to Absolute Home Health policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide every (2) weeks.
- Participates in discharge planning for patient.
The above statements are intended 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.
POSITION 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.
- Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. Community/home health experience preferred.
- Current licensure in the State of California, CPR certification, auto insurance and valid driver’s license.
- Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Prolonged or considerable walking, standing. Able to lift position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Role characteristics:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Experience:
- Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person