Occupational Therapist
Core
Provide in-home occupational therapy services to agency patients, focusing on assessments, treatment plans, and instruction to improve independence and physical/cognitive functioning.
Role type
In-home occupational therapist
Builds
Therapeutic, creative, and self-care procedures; customized adaptive and assistive devices
Domain
Home health care / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessments, treatment program implementation, adaptive device design and fabrication, functional and cognitive re-evaluation, patient and family instruction, clinical documentation, physician consultation
Preferred skills
AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS
Technologies
Orthotic and prosthetic equipment
Responsibilities
Perform patient assessments and develop treatment goals; instruct patients and families on therapeutic procedures and adaptive equipment; design and fabricate assistive devices; conduct re-evaluations; maintain clinical notes; consult with physicians and home health team; arrange outpatient services when needed.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC