Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides family-oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders. This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation with other professionals, clinics, or agencies. Currently, this position is Per Diem.

Qualifications

• Philadelphia Occupational Therapy (PT) license and CPR Certification
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management techniques.
• Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills
• Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills
• Prioritize workload to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.
• Communicate with Director of Nursing on a regular basis about project status and issues.
• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.
• Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties.
• Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine the level of functioning.
• Gather background data, reviews referrals, select and modify evaluation tools, and evaluate patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
• Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.
• Preparing clinical progress notes.
• Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Evaluating outcomes.
• Planning Discharge.
• Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
• Responsibilities may also include the training of students from university or community colleges assigned.