What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Home Care position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Occupational Therapist
This role involves providing in-home occupational therapy services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal, and perceptual disorders under a physician's direction.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
This role involves providing in-home occupational therapy services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal, and perceptual disorders under a physician's direction.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Current state license and valid driver's license
- Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health, or long-term care settings
- CPR certification
- Strong assessment and treatment planning skills
- Energetic, good interpersonal skills, and effective time management
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and handling emergencies independently
- Ability to adapt to change, take initiative, and set challenging objectives
- Ability to schedule patient visits independently and efficiently
- Regular interaction with healthcare staff and handling confidential information