Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:u00a0Evaluates, plans and administers occupational therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative occupational therapy as prescribed by a physician.Essential Functions:- Performs accurate and comprehensive assessments including OASIS assessments- Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of home occupational therapy services- Ensures that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency office staff verbally and in writing in a timely manner- Ensures that assessment results, recommendations, and physician orders are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency staff in a timely, accurate and thorough manner- Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician and other healthcare team members and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes- Delivers occupational therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs, and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's age and with applicable laws, regulations and standards- Supervises Therapy Assistants coordinates with Case Managers and RN's for Home Health Aide Supervisory Visits- Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of occupational therapy services and designs and implements processes to support optimal patient outcomes- Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs and age- Able to appropriately assess and reassess a patient's pain- Utilizes appropriate pain management modalities that include, but are not limited to, occupational therapy modalities- Educates the patient and/or caregiver in effective pain management modalities- Provides occupational therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors- Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with Agency policy and applicable laws, regulations and standards- Addresses and supports cultural practices providing such practices do not harm the patient or others, and do not interfere with the planned course of occupational therapy- Participates in the organization's information management program- Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and standards- Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations- Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with Agency policy- Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and in-service programs- Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes- Attends 80% of mandatory in-services and case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities and patient progress- Preparing clinical and progress notes within the specified time frame of the Agency (creates notes within 24 hours, completes documentation within 48 hours)Professional Requirements:- Adheres to Agency dress code; appearance is neat and clean- Adheres to legal practice standards, including applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards- Completes annual education requirements- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times- Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills; provides patient visits as scheduled; completes patient care within the designated time- Maintains currency of professional knowledge by participating in continuing education offerings- Assures continued competency by maintaining and updating professional performance, knowledge and skills- Participates i the organization's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities- Practices in a manner consistent with the professional and Agency code of ethics- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices- Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the organization- Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills; provides patient visits as scheduled; completes patient care within the designated timeRegulatory Requirements:- Current valid state occupational therapy license.- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum/school; or,- For Medicare certified agencies:- Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association, has two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the US Public Health Service for those individuals initially licensed by the State or seeking qualification as an occupational therapist after December 31, 1977- Two (2) years of work experience as an occupational therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting

Created: 2025-12-04