The occupational therapist is a qualified, licensed, professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides occupational therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

• Evaluates and establishes goals based on the patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated.

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing a treatment plan based on results.

• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.

• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.

• Maintaining professional knowledge and technical progress to provide clients with the best treatment program available.

• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.

• Guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic, self-care, and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.

• Establishes household management routines.

• Records and reports to the physician the patient's reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the patient's condition through periodic written summaries.

• Instructs patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).

• Instructs the family in the patient's total occupational therapy program.

• Educates other health team personnel in the care of patients regarding occupational therapy.

• Attends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetings.

• Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit, which are incorporated in the clinical record weekly.

• Participates in staff development activities and in-service education.

• Attends case conferences.

• Supervises the occupational therapy assistant, as indicated.

• Communicates effectively with all those providing care.

• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DCS/Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

• Notifies office staff and supervisor of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will affect agreed services.

• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.

Special Requirements: (preferred)

Must have car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license.

Functional Abilities:

• Must be able to read 12-point type or larger.

• Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people.

• Must be able to stoop and bend.

• Must be able to lift and can effectively to be able to perform the above-listed functions.

• Must be able to travel to prospective patients' residences.

• Must be able to carry equipment weighing up to 10lbs. up and down stairs.

• Graduate of an occupational therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the AMA in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council of Medical Education and hospitals of the AMA or its equivalent.

• Registered or eligible for registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Has at least one year of institutional experience.

• Licensed and/or registered by the state.

• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements

• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.

• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.

• Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.