Occupational Therapist,Montgomery,AL - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice Job Montgomery area,Alabama USA,Healthcare

Occupational Therapist, Montgomery, AL - Pro Health Home Health and Hospice

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

Qualifications

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or

Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply

Two (2) years’ experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient

Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities

Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning

Provides prescribed occupational therapy

Directs and supervises personnel as required

Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation

Performs all skilled procedures

Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment

Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress

Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises

An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge

Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency staff

Assists the physician in evaluating level of function

Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary

Prepares clinical and progress notes

Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel

Participates in inservice programs

Participates in QAPI activities as assigned

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationship

Supervised by:
Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
Workers Supervised:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

RISK EXPOSURE:
High risk

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
Moderate lifting
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis

Required

Auto Insurance
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OT

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Occupational Therapist, Montgomery, AL - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice