Regional Home Care Occupational Therapist

JOB PURPOSE :

The Regional Home Care OT will oversee and support the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services to patients in various settings, such as, but not limited to clinics, home health, or outpatient services, under the direction of Regional Rehab Manager and / or Rehab Director.

This role involves the provision of occupational therapy services across multiple locations within a geographic region.

In addition, this role will have a significant involvement in auditing and quality reviews. The regional Home Care OT will be responsible for making recommendations to the Regional Rehabilitation Manager and Director of Rehabilitation regarding service delivery and documentation of services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Direct Participant Care

• Perform participant evaluations and treatment at the PACE site, outpatient clinic, and / or in the field (participant’s home, nursing homes, etc.).
• Documents all pertinent information as required.
• including but not limited to evaluations, progress notes, care plans, daily statistics, EMR etc.
• Participates in developing a patient care plan with interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment and recommends to the Director of Rehabilitation the purchase of necessary items for the proper functioning of the department.
• Provides clinical instruction, mentoring, and direction to OTA’s, and Students as assigned.
• Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
• Patient Care and Program Development :

Compliance and Quality Assurance :

Administrative Responsibilities :

Other duties as assigned

Schedule : 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 30 PM

Weekly Hours : 40

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Physical Requirements :

Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to :