ProHealth Home Health and Hospice
Location
Montgomery, Alabama
The Occupational Therapist administers intermittent occupational therapy in the patient's residence according to physician orders, focusing on improving or minimizing residual physical disabilities and returning the individual to optimum living within their capabilities. Responsibilities include performing skilled procedures, consulting with physicians, instructing patients/family, and completing necessary documentation like initial evaluations and progress notes.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum or certified by passing the National Certification examination, and must hold current licensure in the state(s) of practice. Two years of experience is preferred for this role.
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/Nursing Supervisor.
1. 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
2. Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.
4. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
1. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
5. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
10. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
12. Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency staff.
13. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
17. Participates in inservice programs.
18. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
2. Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned
Risk exposure: High risk
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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