Occupational Therapist
Pay rate -
Revisit - $65 - $70 per visit
OT eval - $75 - $80 per visit
Essential functions/Job duties:
1. Provides skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Accepts only clients referred by the client care manager or designee.
2. Assists the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests. Assists in the development and revision of plan of care.
3. Designs orthotics as indicated by client’s condition and needs.
4. Treats the client through the use of the therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
5. Observes, records and reports the client’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the client’s condition to the physician and/or client care manager and therapy supervisor.
6. Instructs and advises client, family and other health team personnel in the exercise program designed to increase the client’s strength and control.
7. Orders and/or fabricates adaptive/assistive devices and equipment.
8. Assesses the client’s continual care needs. Ensures that the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale for not doing so.
9. Initiates diagnostic, preventative and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client’s care and safety.
10. Develops, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Completes accurate visit documentation within 24 hours of visit and submits them per agency’s guidelines.
Benefits:
Role characteristics:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- JCAHO accredited facility
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: On the road