Occupational Therapist, Home Health Per Visit

Occupational Therapist, Home Health – (Per Visit)

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Provides occupational therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues and works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

• Consult with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions, including evaluating effectiveness and modifying plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintain and complete evaluations, patient records, and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Utilize aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Communicate with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.

• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care