Job Summary
This position involves assessing and providing treatment to patients in their residences to enhance their autonomy, ensure safety, and improve their overall quality of life. Occupational therapists will collaborate with patients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team to create tailored treatment plans. The role requires delivering occupational therapy in alignment with physician-approved care strategies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients in their homes, focusing on promoting independence and well-being.
- Collaboratively develop personalized treatment plans with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide occupational therapy services following physician-approved plans of care.
- Ensure that the services rendered are safe and effective for the patients.
- Accurately complete documentation in a timely manner.
- Supervise home health aides in the absence of an RN involved in the case.
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid occupational therapy license in the designated state.
- Must have graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
- Must be eligible for or have successfully passed the NBCOT entry-level certification examination.
- One year of relevant professional experience is required; candidates with less experience may need approval from a regional clinical leader, along with proper mentorship or residency support.
- Current CPR certification is mandatory.
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