Job Summary
The role involves delivering occupational therapy services directly to patients in their residences. This includes conducting assessments, providing follow-up care, and ensuring safety evaluations within the home environment. The professional will also design personalized treatment plans and interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and follow-up visits for patients in home settings.
- Conduct fall-risk and home-safety assessments to enhance patient well-being.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans or interventions.
- Provide education to patients and their caregivers regarding therapy practices and self-care strategies.
- Monitor and document patient progress effectively.
- Collaborate and maintain communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
- Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Active Hawaii OT license for Occupational Therapists, with a minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience; home health experience is preferred.
- Active Hawaii COTA license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, with preference for those who have at least one year of clinical experience.
- Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for both roles.
- Reliable transportation is required to travel to patient homes.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team is necessary.
Always Best Care Senior Services - Oahu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
