What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist OT - Home Health - North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist. The Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services related to patient's level of function and performance of daily living.
Coverage Area: Venice, Englewood, North Port, Port Charlotte, & occasionally Rotunda West/Punta Gorda
The Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist:
- Provides treatment to the patient in compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal and state regulations.
- Performs initial and on going assessments to determine level of functioning and patient's ability to perform activities of daily living, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
- Develops and revises a plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members, which will enable patient to achieve realistic goals of self-care.
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Florida licensure in occupational therapy.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Home health care experience preferred.
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