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Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who provides occupational therapy to patients/clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client well being. Evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance of patients/clients with physical, psycho-social and/or cognitive impairments. Provides interventions for deficits and elicits responses. Participates in the coordination of care.
As a Occupational Therapist, you will:
Perform clinical assessment; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
Documents, prepares, revises, and completes a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients.
Participates in the IDG care planning process.
Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordination/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Assess and facilitate through direct therapeutic intervention the patient's ROM, strength, coordination, need for and use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility and safety issues as related to patient’s ADL performance needs. Fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints.
Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
Evaluate patient occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, leisure and rest. Assess sensory-motor neuromuscular, psycho-social and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assess physical, social and cultural components of the patient’s occupational environment.
Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and the licensing board.
Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Requirements
Valid Occupational Therapy License
1 year of occupational therapy experience preferred
CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License & Auto Insurance
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k with matching
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Mileage Reimbursement
Other
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
$73k-90k (estimate)
09/13/2024
11/12/2024
choicehomecaretexas.com
TYLER, TX
25 - 50
2012
Private
DEBBIE DUNCAN
$10M - $50M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
Choice Homecare provides skilled nursing, physical, speech therapy and rehabilitation services to patients.
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