PRN Home Care Occupational Therapist

United States·Dovermid

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Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum Certified as an occupational therapist by AOTA,

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What We Offer

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✓Guide and instruct the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and create activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning

✓Participate in the development of the plan of care

✓Prepare a diagnostic evaluation report of each client and make recommendations

✓Prepare clinical and progress notes

✓Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family member and other agency staff

✓Establish household management routines

✓Design and/or order appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning

✓Instruct clients and their families in activities of daily living

✓Attend care conferences as deemed necessary

✓Instruct the family in the client’s total occupational therapy program

✓Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information

✓Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department

✓Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements

✓Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards

✓Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum
Certified as an occupational therapist by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association
Current Occupational Therapist license in the state in which practicing
Minimum one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
Must have a valid Driver’s license
Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
Must demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgment with limited supervision
Must be comfortable working in a home health care setting within a client’s residence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Must be well organized and, excellent to time-management and attention to details skill

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