Occupational Therapist, OT
Company: At Home Healthcare
Location: Athens
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
We are looking for exceptional Occupational Therapist to perform
supervision of Assistants and therapy visits for our pediatric
patients. To oversee a team of COTAs and/OTAs in delivery of
restorative therapy to the pediatric client using special
techniques or providing adaptive devices to assist the patient to
gain independence in activities of daily activities in accordance
with the Plan of Care.Join At Home Healthcare as a Supervising
Occupational Therapist in the Tyler areaCome work for a Home Health
company that really does "feel like family" Home care is personal
for us and we want caring, qualified applicants to join our growing
family. At Home Healthcare is passionate about helping children and
their families receive necessary care in the comfort of home. Our
pediatric care helps maintain stability in a child's life and
allows them to receive the individualized care they need.We are
looking for exceptional Occupational Therapist to perform
supervision of Assistants and therapy visits for our pediatric
patients. To oversee a team of COTAs and/OTAs in delivery of
restorative therapy to the pediatric client using special
techniques or providing adaptive devices to assist the patient to
gain independence in activities of daily activities in accordance
with the Plan of Care.
Responsibilities:
Performs all planned, procedures in the client home.
Assist the physician in evaluation of client's level of function;
assist to develop a Plan of Care, and revise Plan of Care as
necessary to meet the patient's changing needs
Provide effective occupational therapy services in the client home
as prescribed by a physician.
Conducts accurate evaluation of the client home environment; makes
recommendations for changes as necessary to support the needs of
the client.Provides training to clients to use therapeutic and
creative self care techniques to improve function.
Provides complete instruction to the client, family members, and
other health care personnel in therapeutic procedures for
occupational therapy as necessary.
Serves as an effective member of the Interdisciplinary team to plan
and evaluate the total treatment program for the client; ensures
clients receive excellent and appropriate care.Serves as a source
of information and training for the family members and other agency
personnel as required.
Accurately documents all services performed for clients daily;
maintain progress notes for file.
Immediately reports any changes in client condition to the
supervising Director or Director of Nurses.
Participates in or communicates to case conferences, staff
meetings, and in-service education and training as required.
Participates and leads educational training and programs for the
client and/or caregiver as required.
Supervises OTAs and/or COTAs who deliver services to clients
evaluated by the occupational therapist and provide all supervision
and document supervision activities in accordance with applicable
licensure guidelines.
Qualifications:
Comprehensive field of knowledge attained through graduation from
an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, which is accredited
jointly with the Committee on Allied Health Education and
Accreditation of the American Medical Associations and American
Occupational Therapy Association. Requires eligibility for the
National Registration Examination of the American Occupational
Therapy Association.
Must have and maintain current license as an Occupational Therapist
in the State of Texas.
Must maintain current certificate in basic life support (CPR).
Must provide proof of TB screening within the past 12 months.
Computer software skills necessary to produce accurate documents
and materials required. Working knowledge of MS Office
preferred.
Pay Range:
Salary Range:
$70,000 to $90,000 annually
Keywords: At Home Healthcare, Athens , Occupational Therapist, OT, Healthcare , Athens, Georgia
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