Occupational Therapist Home Health

Occupational Therapist                                                                                
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.

Required Experience

• 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.