OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Company: Hope at Home Health Care
Location: Fenton
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

We are looking for a compassionate OT -to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, -and the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes.Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)Responsibilities
  • Provides Occupational -therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. - This may include, but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. - Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, ROM-potential for rehab.
  • Directing Occupational -therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for Occupational -therapy.
  • Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
  • Initiates Occupational -therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of Occupational -therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the Occupational -therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
  • May train patient in the use of the prosthetic device.
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
    as necessary.
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  • Participates in discharge planning for patients.
  • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
  • Provides Occupational -therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
  • Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
  • Participates in the peer consultation process.
  • Supervises Occupational -therapy -assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.Qualifications
    • Possesses a degree from a program in Occupational -therapy approved by an accredited organization.
    • Licensed to practice as an -Occupational -therapist within the state.
    • Two years of appropriate experience as an -Occupational -therapist.Community/home health experience.
    • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
    • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.HOPE At Home Health Care is a full-service home care agency dedicated to helping people excel in the comfort of their homes. We offer Medicare-certified skilled services. Whether you are recovering from injury or illness, or simply want to reinvigorate your mobility and health, HOPE At Home Health Care has a solution for you.Job Type: Part-timePay: $60.00 - $70.00 per VisitMedical Specialty:
      • Home HealthSchedule:
        • Monday to Friday, Weekend availableLicense/Certification:
          • Occupational Therapy License (Required)

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