Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist – PRN (Pediatric experience preferred) with Home Health of Western Colorado. Pay $ per hour. Requires travel to clients' homes.

• Provide ongoing therapy to clients in a timely manner per physician's orders.
• Communicate client progress within the agency and with families, physicians, and other health team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in agency meetings, in-service training, and ongoing staff education.
• Assist with scheduling, transportation, filing, and mailing as needed.
• Review and discuss client care plans and progress reports with interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct or participate in continuing education for agency staff.
• Assist in ensuring uninterrupted Occupational Therapy services by coordinating with staff during absences.
• Participate in department infection prevention and safety programs.

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum as described.
• Licensed or registered in the state as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in medical terminology related to OT and ability to prepare meaningful reports.
• Coordination, dexterity, and adequate strength to manipulate tools and materials while instructing clients.
• Ability to use computers and other electronic devices for timekeeping, documentation, and in-service activities.

• Evaluate clients and provide Occupational Therapy per the written order of attending physicians.
• Manage and supervise OT assistants and rehabilitation aides in direct client care.
• Plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate OT services including scheduling, transportation, filing, and mailing.
• Initiate and document ordered treatments and report progress to physicians.
• Consult physicians regarding changes in clients' conditions during treatment.
• Re-evaluate clients in conjunction with attending physicians.
• Supervise OT service delivery and maintain performance standards.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records with progress notes, objectives, plan of care, procedures, and evaluations.
• Communicate with the Director of Clinical Services and other team members about client progress, problems, and plans.
• Develop, implement, and maintain work routines and staffing schedules.
• Initiate and direct in-service training programs.
• Attend and complete required in-services and online modules.
• Maintain compliance with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and agency policies.

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