Home Health Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Job description

Please note that this is a per diem position that is paid on a per visit basis. It is ideal for an OT looking to supplement their income, pick up additional hours and does not want a set shift type of schedule. You will be expected to visit patients in their homes with in Santa Clara, Alameda or San Mateo counties.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate patient's functional status including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity etc.
• Evaluate patient's home for hazards and barriers to independent living , identifying any equipment needs or home modification needs
• Develop a treatment plan and establish goals for improved function - communicates this with physician and other care team members to ensure not overlap of care
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in familiar ADLs that have been lost due to illness or injury
• May train patient in use of orthotic or prosthetic deices
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, notes, and reports changes in condition to physician and agency, adhering to agency policy
• Maintains care coordination and communication with agency staff with regard to patient's needs and progress
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences and additional meetings as required by agency policy
• Supervises COTAs according to agency policy
• Participates in discharge planning for patient

Qualifications

• Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• 2 Years of experience as an OT
• Home health experience preferred
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possesses and maintains a current CPR certification
• Must be a licensed driver w/an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order