Description

JOB SUMMARY:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or
• Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.
• Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initial and On-going Creation of POC
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
• An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with AMI-Wellness defined time frames.
• Provision of Care
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Process all orders within AMI-Wellness defined time frames.
• Patient Care Coordination
• Advises and consults with the family and other AMI-Wellness personnel.
• Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment. 
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Participates in patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
• Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Skilled Nursing and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Periodically presents an in-service to AMI-Wellness staff.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

 
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
 
Works indoors in AMI-Wellness office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
 
 
JOB RELATIONSHIP:

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager

Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health
Aide as assigned
 
 
RISK EXPOSURE:
 
High risk

 
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Qualifications