Golden Care of Northeast PA

Home Health Occupational Therapist- PRN

Scranton, PA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago

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About the role

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.

For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.

Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

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