Occupational Therapist(OT)

Omama Home Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Impressive Compensation

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to administer therapies in patients' homes. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patients' functional abilities and ensuring compliance with treatment plans. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, be licensed in Massachusetts, and possess experience in home care. This full-time position offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement, focusing on delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
• Licensed in the state of practice.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy based on patient assessments.
• Participate in care planning with home care personnel.
• Develop and modify patient care plans as necessary.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Certification

Patient Assessment

Physical Therapy Techniques

Experience with Home Care

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Omama Home Healthcare provided pay range

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Summary

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or
• Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing unless licensure does not apply.
• Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed, and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertifications by physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
• Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency staff.
• Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
• Participates in inservice programs.
• Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

Working Environment

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationship

• Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager
• Workers supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned.

Lifting Requirements

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Compensation: Very Impressive

Mileage Reimbursed

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care