Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Job Description
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing in-home Occupational Therapy services to Agency patients, as prescribed by the attending physician, and for providing Agency staff and the attending physician with Occupational Therapy consultation as needed.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels, plan short and long-term goals toward improving/restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning; and implement developed treatment programs, approved by the attending physician.
• Provide guidance and instruction to patients/family members on developed therapeutic, creative, and self-care procedures/activities; and explain adaptive and progressive approaches in applying them.
• Instruct the patient/family members in the use of appropriate orthotics or prosthetic equipment; and may also design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices,...