Occupational Therapist - Home Health - PRN (61883)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment implementation of homebound patients. Provides occupational therapy to patients of whom the majority are geriatric patients and are receiving services from Hamilton Medical Center Home Health in their homes. These services are a part of a comprehensive treatment program in accordance with the written plan of treatment and under the direction of the physician.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Occupational Therapy.

Licensure: Current Georgia license as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

American Heart Association BLS CPR required. Responsible for acquiring appropriate CEU's as required by Georgia State Licensing Board for biennial renewal. Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Hamilton Health Care System Driver Requirements policy.

Experience: May be new graduate.

Skills: Basic first aide and CPR techniques.

Knowledge of the professional Occupational Therapy theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of regulations. Skills in documenting clear/concise goals with objective measures and time frames.

Skills in documenting client treatments with specific exercises, types of transfers, ROM, etc. Ability to document the patient's treatment including type of exercises and number of repetitions so that another OT/OTA can duplicate client's treatment for continuance of care. Must meet state documentation requirements.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly in an emergency situation.

Ability to adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to work independently in patients' homes without direct supervision.

Ability to drive self to various locations on a daily basis. Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and perform supervisory visits according to current professional standards and laws.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in patients' homes or in other living quarters in Hamilton Medical Center Service area. Required to display characteristics consistent with registration requirements and ethical practices of occupational therapy.

Considerable amount of driving required. . Ability to lift and transfer patients. Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.