OT Occupational Therapist- HHC

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Qualifications :

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and / or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Currently licensed in the state( s) in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.

Two (2) years' experience, preferred.

Principal Responsibilities;

This position reports to the Home Health Director

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient's capabilities.

Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

Provides prescribed occupational therapy.

Directs and supervises personnel as required.

Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.

Performs all skilled procedures.

Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.

Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.

Instructs patients / family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.

An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient's discharge.

Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.

Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.

Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.

Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.

Participates in in-service programs.

Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

GRANITE PEAK HOME HEALTH  provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.