What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at King David Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation?
King David Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation -
Occupational Therapist needed for …East and Western counties and surrounding areas. Paid per visit
Occupational (OT) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provides occupational therapy (OT) services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to :
- Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
- May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy
- Instructing patients and families / caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy
- Initiates Occupational Therapy program and instructs other personnel and / or family / caregiver members in certain phases of occupational therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the occupational therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
- Identifies patient and family / caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
- Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
- Participates in discharge planning for patient.
- Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
- Provides occupational therapy (OT) consultation to home families / caregivers when indicated.
- Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participates in peer consultation process.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Occupational Therapist (OT) QUALIFICATIONS :
