Occupational Therapist

Job Description Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) delivers high-quality occupational therapy services to help patients regain independence and improve their ability to perform daily activities. In this role, you'll assess patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement interventions that align with Health at Home's standards and regulatory requirements. Your focus will be on providing compassionate, evidence-based care that enhances quality of life and promotes functional independence.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Assess and Plan: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patient functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement Interventions: Provide occupational therapy treatments to improve self-care, mobility, and adaptive skills.
• Educate and Support: Instruct patients and caregivers on therapeutic activities, safety, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with Care Team: Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Document Accurately: Complete timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and patient progress per organizational and regulatory standards.
• Assist with Equipment: Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
• Participate in Meetings: Attend care conferences, in-services, and team meetings as required.
• Maintain Competency: Demonstrate ongoing proficiency in OT skills and techniques through continuing education and compliance with state licensure requirements.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active, unencumbered OT license in the state(s) of practice.
• Current CPR certification by an organization-approved provider.
• Preferred: One year of clinical experience in home health or related setting.
• Continuing Education Requirements: Organization personnel are expected to comply with mandatory continuing education and development activities as outlined in policy, including Corporate Compliance and OSHA/Infection Control. Licensed professionals must meet all competency and educational requirements as outlined in state regulations.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed or occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations.

OSHA exposure category: Category I - Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.

Required Personal Protective Equipment: as required by working conditions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and / or other management personnel.

Employee participates in and adheres to ALL guidelines contained in the company's compliance program.