Occupational Therapist Home Care
Core
Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction, including evaluation, treatment programs, and patient/caregiver education to restore maximal function.
Role type
Home care occupational therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation and functional independence
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Evaluation procedures, treatment program design, patient education, documentation, staff training, program improvement, continuing education
Preferred skills
Hand therapy certification, Master's degree
Technologies
Adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Perform evaluations to assess disability levels and create treatment plans; Provide treatment programs to restore function; Document evaluations and treatment in compliance with standards; Instruct and train rehabilitation staff and medical personnel; Participate in process improvement and program development.