Occupational Therapist - Home Care plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a home care environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist - Home Care studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist - Home Care typically reports to a manager. Requires certification as an occupational therapist. Occupational Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Join the area's premier sub-acute and outpatient rehabilitation center in the WNY area, The GreenFields!
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Pay & Perks!
Key responsibilities
Assists in completion of annual functional & ROM screens.
Provides quality treatment (restorative or maintenance) as determined by the licensed therapist in accordance with professional standards & practices.
Assists in integrating the residents’ treatment plan into the interdisciplinary care plan. Communicates with other members of the treatment team to ensure smooth delivery of services.
Assists in completing/updating all required documentation accurately and timely per facility policy (ie. progress notes, billing, closet & resident care plans).
Assists in communicating any issues / concerns regarding the resident’s progress and/or lack of to resident, family & treatment team timely.
Attends professional workshops/seminars per professional standards & practices. Assures registration & license are current and that all CEU’s are completed timely.
Provides supervision of Rehab Aides and Student Interns
Communicates with the Dir of Rehab regarding resident &/or staff issues, need for equipment and supplies or other concerns. Works with the Dir. Of Rehab in setting individual & departmental goals.
Adheres to time & attendance and dress code policies at all times.
Performs other related duties in the department & organization as needed.
Practices safe work habits and follows all safety procedures of the facility.
Assures the safety, security, and wellbeing of our residents.
All other tasks assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Pass New York State certification exam. Current NYS registration.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
· Competent in use of Occupational Therapy related modalities.
· Good interpersonal and communication skills.
· Maintains confidentiality per facility policy.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
· Must submit to and pass a yearly examination, PPD skin test and attend all mandatory inservices.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Stands and sits most of shift.
· Subject to many interruptions and changes of priorities.
· Regular contact with residents, employees and families.
· Required to make decisions within the established guidelines.
· Required to handle emergency situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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