What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Consultant position at SojouRN?
Job Overview
SojouRN is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to provide in-home services to Agency patients, as prescribed by the attending physician.
About the Role
This position requires strong assessment and treatment planning skills, with the ability to implement developed programs and adapt to changing patient needs. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of patient functioning levels and develop short and long-term goals for improving or restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning.
- Implement developed treatment programs, approved by the attending physician, to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide guidance and instruction to patients and family members on developed therapeutic, creative, and self-care procedures/activities.
- Instruct patients and family members in the use of orthotic or prosthetic equipment and design/fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices as needed.
- Maintain accurate clinical and progress notes and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy or related field.
- Valid Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) in the state of Pennsylvania (PA).
- Valid Regular Driver License (DL).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS), American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS), and/or American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) certification.
