Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist - Home Health

Supervises: N/A

Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as an OT in a clinical care setting. Preferred, home health experience.

Skills

Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision making skills. If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure/Certification: Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment. Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance. Current State professional license as an OT in any/all applicable states. Current CPR. On-going employment as an OT always requires maintenance of a valid OT license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment.
• Physical
• Requirements: Prolonged standing/walking required. The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources under stressful conditions. Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Environmental/Working
• Conditions: Works in patient’s home in various conditions. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases. Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.