Occupational Therapist - NO WEEKENDS - Always Best Care of Greater Cleveland

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Supervises activities of occupational therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.”
• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients. Participates as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or certificate required.
• Must be a graduate of a Occuational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Certifications:

• Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage and reliable vehicle
• Current State licensure as a Occupational Therapist
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Competencies:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year clinical experience as a licensed occupational therapist in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting preferred. We will consider a new graduate or new to home care candidate with our mentorship program. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.
• Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.