Occupational Therapist
IDj-56657
Job TypeDirect Hire
Occupational Therapist Elizabethtown
What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and functional abilities and establish individualized plans of care.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans targeting activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs, with short- and long-term goals aligned to each patient's needs.
- Assess the home environment and recommend modifications, adaptive equipment, and safety improvements to promote independence and reduce fall risk.
- Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions focused on self-care, mobility, strength, cognition, and functional recovery — including for patients with complex neurologic diagnoses.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, and strategies to support ongoing independence.
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation including OASIS assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries using tablet-based platform.
- Monitor patient progress continuously and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal functional outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate seamless patient care.
- Supervise and delegate appropriately to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as applicable.
- Ensure all care is delivered in compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and Medicare/Medicaid standards.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurologic injury
- Experience with home health, medical-surgical, or rehabilitation center environment
Required Certifications and Licensures:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or the equivalent with license or certificate within the state providing services
- At least two years of experience working independently under minimal supervision
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations