Perfection Solutions Staffing
Location
Springfield, MO | United States
Job description
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing inhome Occupational Therapy services to Agency patients as prescribed by the attending physician and for providing Agency staff and the attending physician with Occupational Therapy consultation as needed.
Key Responsibilities Perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels plans short and long term goals toward improving/restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning; and implement developed treatment programs approved by the attending physician. Provide guidance and instruction to patients/family members of developed therapeutic creative and selfcare procedures/activities; and explain adaptive and progressive approaches in applying it. Instruct the patient/family members in the use of appropriate orthotic or prosthetic equipment; and may also design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices with training for their use. Conduct functional and cognitive reevaluations as indicated to assess the need for any revisions in the treatment plan. Instruct and familiarize as necessary the patient and pertinent family members with all other aspects of the total treatment program. Maintain adequate clinical and progress notes and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency policy. Periodically report to the physician on the patient s treatment response and progress and assist the physician in determining any necessary changes in the treatment program. Arrange for outpatient occupational therapy services that cannot be rendered in the home as necessary. Provide consultation to and instruct other members of the home health team in the use of necessary equipment techniques modalities and basic activity programs when needed and as requested. Prepare periodic reports as required by the Agency which are sent to the physician and third party payers regarding care being provided. Maintain and update professional competency through inservice attendance and similar professional resources. Participate in staff and Agency development activities. Participate in inservice case conferences and staff meetings as required. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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