(PRN) Occupational Therapist - ProHealth Home Health (Paulding County, GA.)

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/Nursing Supervisor.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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 an initial evaluation.

7. Performs all skilled procedures.

8. Consults with physicians regarding the 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.

11. An initial evaluation, including a plan of care and goals, must be completed
and submitted to the physician for approval. Recertification by a 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 the expected duration
of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon the patient’s discharge.

12. Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.

13. Assists the physician in evaluating the 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 in-service programs.

18. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

Working Environment

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

Job Relationship

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

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary

* Ability to participate in physical activity.
* Ability to work for an 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.