We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them. You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives. Provides skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes.

 1. Assists the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
 2. Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs
 3. Evaluates the patient's significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the patient, as well as what other Agency and community services will be required
 4. Assures that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes
 5. Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician
 6. Guides and instructs the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning
 7. Instructs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices
 8. Teaches, supervises and counsels the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home
 9. Establishes goals based on the patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated
 10. Makes arrangements for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot be given in the home
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