The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience.
The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.
Initiates and/or completes patient assessment, following time frames established in departmental guidelines, to determine treatment required and completes documentation as observed by supervisor or during chart review. Performs thorough assessment of patient's functional conditions to set plan of treatment with appropriate short and long-term goals. Updates patient's progress and goals, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment as appropriate and as observed by supervisor and other department personnel. Completes Outcome Measure scores for admission, goal setting and discharge within departmental policies and procedures in a timely manner. Modifies treatment approach based on patient's reaction to it and reassesses outcome as observed by supervisor.
Fits, trains and educates patients in use of assistive devices, DME/adaptive equipment and ensures that all equipment is ordered, received and measured to fit each patient as observed by supervisor and as documented in the chart. Provides written instructions, training and education as needed to all patients/family member/caretakers, in a timely manner, as evidenced by documentation of such in the patient's chart. Performs training in functional activities (negotiation of architectural barriers, transfers, job task requirements, etc.) ADL's/IADL's to have patient reach highest level of independence.
Gives at least one in-service annually to staff. Voluntarily assist other therapists/assistants in completing their work and serves as a clinical expert for less experienced staff, as observed by supervisor and staff.
Current Florida State OT License. CPR Certification A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred