Role Overview: The Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate rehabilitative care, addressing physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized care plans, ensuring all patient goals are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage direct patient care through assessment, therapeutic exercises, education, and treatments, maintaining productivity standards.
- Develop and revise care plans, coordinate services with team members, and communicate patient progress to physicians.
- Educate patients and caregivers to promote independence and support recovery.
- Participate in staff training, continuing education, and maintain current clinical knowledge.
- Accurately document interventions, report changes, and adhere to regulatory guidelines, including CMS, state, and accreditation standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Licenses and certifications including BLS, occupational therapist license, and valid driver’s license with insurance.
- Minimum of 1 year of full-time occupational therapy experience; home health experience preferred.
- Strong assessment, rehabilitative, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in computer systems, home health software, and understanding of healthcare regulations.