Occupational Therapy - Home Health

Job Highlights

The Occupational Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Occupational Therapy Services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider.

Qualifications

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Graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or its equivalent

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Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association

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Has at least one or two years of experience

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Licensed by applicable state

Responsibilities

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Evaluates and establishes goals based on the client's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated which are documented on the required form(s)

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Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic, self-care, and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning

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Establishes household management routines

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Records and reports to the provider the client's reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the client's condition through periodic written summaries

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Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)

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Instructs the family in the client's total Occupational Therapy program

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Instructs other health team personnel in the care of clients regarding occupational therapy

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Attends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetings

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Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated in the clinical record weekly

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Participates in staff development activities and in-service education

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Attends case conferences

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Supervises the Occupational Therapy Assistant, as indicated

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Attends Paramedical Service meetings and combined Paramedical and Nursing Service meetings

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Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated in the clinical record weekly

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Communicates effectively with all those providing care

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Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

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Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge activities and completes the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of the Agency policies

Benefits

• Pay: Varies by visit
• Location: In-person
• Job Type: Full time

Special Requirements

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Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation

• Malpractice insurance coverage

Functional Abilities

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Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position

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Able to physically perform the duties required by the position

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Able to travel to prospective clients' residences within Miami-Dade and Monroe County