Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is an employee who provides occupational therapy services to Amada Home Health, Inc. clients as ordered by the physician.

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor

SUPERVISES: Occupational Therapy Assistants for direct client service as assigned by supervision

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate from an occupational therapy educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and eligible to take or has successfully taken the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapy by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBOCOT)
• Possesses and maintains a current state certification/license as an OT
• Maintains current liability and malpractice insurance
• Maintains CPR certification
• Possesses effective communication skills and ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and educational experiences
• Possesses good time management and work ethics
• Possesses a current driver’s license and a dependable insured automobile
• Possesses self-direction and ability to make independent client service judgments
• Presents a professional appearance and promotes a positive work environment
• Demonstrates computer literacy
• Provides written proof of health status and ability to lift, bend, and squat the level and amount determined by each job assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates support for the agency mission statement to promote quality, efficient, comprehensive, and effective client service.
2. Participates in and supports the agency’s performance improvement activities.
3. Participates in orientation, competency testing, and in-services as required.
4. Performs comprehensive initial and on-going occupational therapy assessments per standards of practice on each assigned home health client and develops the plan of service in collaboration with client, RN Case Manager, and physician.
5. Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of each assigned client’s plan of service, response to treatment, revision needs, discharge plans, and progress to client goals.
6. Establishes goals to enhance the rehabilitative ability of the client, which may include but not be limited to: neuromuscular facilitation/inhibition; perceptual, prosthetic, and kinetic treatment; orthotics/splints; activity of daily living training; and related to needs.
7. Uses a framework of assessment, implementation, coordination, and evaluation providing outcome-based services for an assigned caseload from admission to discharge.
8. Complies with all home health regulations and standards and agency policies and procedures.
9. Appropriately seeks supervisory assistance as necessary to effectively perform duties.
10. Assesses and reports client pain score to RN Case Manager.
11. Maintains confidentiality of client, personnel, and agency operations.
12. Using agency documentation materials and/or computer-based software to record client treatment activity in a timely manner including client response to interventions.
13. Promotes client, personnel, and office safety and utilizes universal precautions.
14. Meets productivity requirements established for home health occupational therapist.
15. Supervises assigned Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs) every 30 days by establishing and/or updating a plan of service in conjunction with the client/representative and evaluating compliance and progress to measurable goals.
16. During client/representative interactions identifies cultural, spiritual, verbal, and non-verbal patterns indicating a need for counseling and suggests referral to RN Case Manager.
17. Assesses caregiver’s ability to manage client occupational therapy needs.
18. Evaluates the safety of the home environment and recommends to client/representative potential solutions for identified concerns.
19. Uses equipment properly and seeks training if necessary.
20. Provides education, advice, and consultation with client/representative and agency personnel as needed.
21. Participates in PIP quarterly record review as assigned.
22. Completes yearly clinical evaluation for assigned OTA.
23. Serves on PAC, if applicable.
24. Presents a professional appearance and promotes a positive work environment.
25. Performs other duties as requested.