Occupational Therapist - Home Health

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing in-home Occupational Therapy services to Agency patients, as prescribed by the attending physician, and for providing Agency staff and the attending physician with Occupational Therapy consultation as needed. Key Responsibilities Perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels, plan short and long-term goals toward improving/restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning; and implement developed treatment programs, approved by the attending physician. Provide guidance and instruction to patients/family members on developed therapeutic, creative, and self-care procedures/activities; and explain adaptive and progressive approaches in applying them. Instruct the patient/family members in the use of appropriate orthotics or prosthetic equipment; and may also design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices, with training for their use. Conduct functional and cognitive re-evaluations, as ...