Occupational Therapist - Home Care plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a home care environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist - Home Care studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist - Home Care typically reports to a manager. Requires certification as an occupational therapist. Occupational Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence.
Ensures the efficient delivery of occupational therapy services, hereinafter referred to as ?services? while at a minimum adhering to state and federal laws, state and federal rules, accrediting body standards, accepted physical therapy practices, ethical standards, agency policies and procedures, the agency?s mission and values, the agency?s code of conduct, and business decorum.
Conducts evaluation visits.
Manages patient occupational therapy pursuant to the established plan of care and conducts visits.
Supervises qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant(s) (COTA) in accordance with the plan of care and the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act and documents these visits accordingly.
Attends and participates in meetings and activities to effect quality and performance improvement.
Effectively represents the agency in a professional manner.
Communicates significant events and other data necessary for timely and accurate decision-making to the appropriate individuals.