Occupational Therapist

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SUMMARY:
This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, Administration, applicants with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits in the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other fobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a current OT license in the state for which you are working. If one state is missing we can allow a time period for missing state application process.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions that would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Bloodborne Exposure risk is none.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Other duties as assigned)
1. Provides occupational therapy services as prescribed by a physician and evaluates the Patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
2. Develops patient's plan of care for occupational therapy services and delivers services in accordance with approved plan of treatment and plan of care
3. Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
4. Documents observations and activities in compliance with agency policy. Notifies the patient care manager and physician immediately if there is a change in the patient's physical or emotional status.
5. Conducts in-service programs relative to occupational therapy role and treatment program to agency personnel as needed.
6. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
7. Instructs the patient, family members, and other health team personnel in certain phases of occupational therapy which they may use to work with the patient.
8. Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity.
9. Participates in case conferences and meetings as needed.
10. The OT will maintain required in-service training per calendar year and attend/complete mandatory iServices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes:

• Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
• 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
• 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
• Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
• Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
• Paid Time Off

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that Great Lakes Home Health is the Right Choice for you.

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