Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
- Salary: Pay is per visit NOT per hour
- Status: On Call, Per diem - choose your own times- days, preferably 2 or 3 or 4 days a week but not required.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the
implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all
conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be
performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination,
written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates
home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment
needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
2. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work
capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with
Organization policy.
3. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates
plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
4. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost
due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
5. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment
to improve function.
6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
7. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any
changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization
policy.
8. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to
promote coordinated, efficient care.
9. Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by
Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients
of the Organization.
10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as appropriate.
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Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist
11. Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s
treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
12. Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and
state regulations.
13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health
aide care every two (2) weeks.
14. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to
perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on
Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the
American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational
Therapy Association.
3. Licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
4. Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
7. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance
with the organization requirements
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $110.00 - $140.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
