Occupational Therapist Home Health

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Occupational Therapists evaluate patients& provide skilled intervention within the context of activities of daily living all within the patients own home environment. OTs work within a dynamic close-knit OT team& enjoy close collaboration w / physical therapists speech therapists nurses social workers dieticians& HHAs. OTs work flexible hours& independently manage their individual schedule.

Primary Functions :

• Focus on ADL progression falls prevention energy conservation and personal care independence. Common treatment interventions include adaptive equipment trials compensatory strategies ROM / strength progression dynamic balance training functional activity advancement and caregiver education.
• Participate in the development and periodic revision of the comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care and work closely with the patients physician to manage changes in the patients condition.
• Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living.
• Establish household management routines.
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic orthotic and assistive devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1