OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Summary: Provides occupational therapy to clients, following physicians' orders and in coordination with other team members

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor or Branch President

Responsibilities:

1. Is compliant with all policies, procedures, and regulations set by the Federal and State governments, the agency, and other regulatory agencies, i.e. OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, state licensure and labor laws.

2. Coordinates client care with Case Managing RN, team members and Clinical Supervisor.

3. Evaluates client occupational therapy needs and develops a plan of care and goals appropriate to the findings, per physician’s orders.

4. Participates in in-services, meetings, and case conferences as requested.

5. Instructs client and family in OT program and community resources as necessary.

6. Revises and updates occupational therapy plan of care and goals as appropriate, with physician approval.

7. Informs physician, Case Managing RN, and Clinical Supervisor of changes in the client’s condition.

8. Completes and submits all appropriate clinical documentation per agency policy.

9. Maintains strict confidentiality of information relating to clients, employees, and the agency.

10. Promotes customer satisfaction for all clients, employees, and visitors to the agency.

11. Follows the agency’s Code of Ethics and Clients Rights.

12. Approaches tasks with a positive and flexible attitude and practices team behaviors.

13. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

14. Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Branch President.

15. Maintains continuing education as required by state licensure standards and provides documentation of same.

Job Requirements:

1. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and agency policies and procedures

2. Competent in the provision of occupational therapy, including evaluation and assessment

3. Knowledge of community resources

4. Current CPR training/card; current professional liability insurance

5. Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy and current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

6. 1 yr experience as occupational therapist, with home care experience preferred

7. Able to use a computer, telephone and voice mail, fax machine, and pager

8. Able to use personal protective equipment, adaptive equipment, safety equipment, exercise equipment, treatment modalities and assistive devices

9. Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, including writing or typing notes legibly

10. Able to travel to client’s homes and to work in unpredictable home environments

11. Able to lift 50 lbs unassisted and walk or navigate

12. Able to hear and observe client during treatment

13. Able to effectively teach client and family

14. Able to demonstrate team behaviors, effective time management skills, customer service skills, and leadership ability

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $62,106.87 - $97,574.35 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Self-determined schedule
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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