OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, HOME HEALTH VISIT - Vertus HealthCare

Performs evaluations and assessments, administers treatments and screenings, and documents services. Assists patients in reaching their maximum level of performance and provides a plan of care.

• Initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified goals and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics, or prosthetics.
• Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the device, orthotic or prosthetic
• Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information.
• Supervises and directs COTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.

  What Qualifications You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist
• State license in practicing state
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance
• Must have valid driver’s license

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist Home Health opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.