What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist/OTA | PT/FT | Piqua Region position at Heritage Health Care of Piqua?
Position Summary:
Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients in a home health environment by assessing patient needs and generating treatment programs with established goals.
Position Responsibilities of an OT:
* Evaluates patients to assess patient needs, conducts assessments necessary for creation of patients individual Plan of Care.
* Plans and implements individualized treatment program by identifying short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
* Supervises and directs licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants in the implementation of individual patient’s POC.
* Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the visits delivered for effectiveness and efficiency through co-signing of COTAs visit notes.
* Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in evaluation, planning and implementation of patient therapy programs.
* Communicates in a positive, clear, professional manner with patients, families and other healthcare team members, especially when providing education.
Knowledge, Skills and abilities: Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by the state and national board associations. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Benefits for an Occupational Therapist:
* Paid CEU’s
* Leadership Development
* Flexible Schedules
* Generous PTO
* Competitive Retirement
* Medical Package
* Competitive Pay
The Company:
EncompassCare provides therapy in geriatric healthcare settings that produces measurable outcomes through therapy interventions to truly make a difference in someone's life. We treat everyone on the basis of his/her personal goals, medical conditions, and targeted discharge environment to create a personalized care plan to meet the needs of our residents and patients.