Summary:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

Type:

Part-Time/Per Diem

Pay Range:

$75-180 per visit

Work Location:

May cover one or more of the following areas: Santa Clara County, San Benito County, Santa Cruz County, Monterey County (please specify preference when applying).

Qualifications:
  1. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or
  2. Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  3. Must have current license to practice in the state of California
  4. Must have a current CPR card
  5. Two (2) years experience, preferred
Responsibilities:
  1. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient
  2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities
  3. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
  4. Provides prescribed occupational therapy
  5. Directs and supervises personnel as required
  6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation
  7. Performs all skilled procedures
  8. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment
  9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress
  10. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises
  11. An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge
  12. Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff
  13. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function
  14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary
  15. Prepares clinical and progress notes
  16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel
  17. Participates in in-service programs
Work Environment:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Transportation:

Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Lifting Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

  • Ability to participate in physical activity
  • Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
  • Moderate lifting
  • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis