Occupational Therapist (South San Diego)

Excelin Home Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Home Health in San Diego, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team and provide in-home OT services under our Rehab Director.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, educate families, and coordinate with physicians and other clinicians to ensure a comprehensive plan of care.

Requirements include OT degree, NBCOT registration, CA OT license, CPR certification, two years of clinical experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of OT curriculum accredited by AMA and AOTA.
• NBCOT registration required.
• Two years of clinical OT experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid California driver's license with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's functional status including muscle function, endurance, and daily living skills.
• Assesses home environment for hazards and identifies equipment needs.
• Performs work capacity evaluation for patients returning to work.
• Develops treatment plans and communicates care plans to physicians and staff.
• Teaches new skills or retrains patients in daily activities.
• May fabricate splints and instruct on adaptive equipment usage.
• Trains patient in prosthetic/orthotic device use.
• Educates family/caregivers and coordinates with other health professionals.
• Supervises OT Assistants and home health aides per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Home health care

Education

OT degree

Licensed OT

CPR Certification

Job description

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Occupational Therapist (South San Diego)

Full Time Therapy San Diego, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1913

Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Rehab Director

Position Summary: The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Communication

• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

3. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.

4. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.