Occupational Therapist- Homecare
Core
Confirms physician referrals, performs patient assessments, and plans/implements individualized treatment programs for patients in home health settings.
Role type
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Builds
Individualized patient treatment programs
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment planning, supervision of OTAs, regulatory compliance, cost containment, physical activity with patients
Preferred skills
Site-specific level of care experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Confirms and interprets physician referrals; performs patient assessments; plans and implements individualized treatment programs; coordinates patient care with families and healthcare team; documents in medical records; supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs); participates in in-services and program development; suggests cost containment initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC