ProHealth Home Health and Hospice·Mobile, Alabama
The Occupational Therapist administers therapy to patients in their residences to improve physical disabilities and return them to productive living. Responsibilities include conducting initial evaluations, developing plans of care, and coordinating with physicians and home care personnel.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
1. 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, or
2. Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.
4. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
1. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
5. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
6. Takes initial history and makes an initial evaluation.
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding the change in treatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
10. Instructs patients/family members in-home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
12. Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
13. Assists the physician in evaluating the level of function.
14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
17. Participates in in-service programs.
18. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
Works indoors in Agency offices and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
2. Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned
Risk exposure: High risk
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for an 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.
Market context
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