Home Care Occupational Therapist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: To plan, implement and provide occupational therapy services as prescribed as by the attending physician. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Graduate of an Occupational therapy school approved by: The American Occupational Therapy Association; The Council on Medical Education and American OT Association of the Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Associate. 2. A License and current registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State. 3. Two (2) years institutional and/or home care experience required. 4. Satisfy the state health status requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assesses occupational therapy needs by applying objective diagnostic and prognostic test. 2. Prepares initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic re-assessments. 3. Prepare initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessment. 4. Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s prescription for therapy services. a. The plan must include the type of services rendered estimated duration of treatment, and amount and frequency of visits. b. The patient’s plan of care must include clearly def...