OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - FT
Company: The Whole Person
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: October 28, 2024
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Job Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The position is responsible for the delivery
of professional occupational therapy services in the patient's
home, which will address the physical, psycho-social, spiritual,
cultural, developmental, and ageappropriate needs of each
individual patient and provide home modifications and inspections
for ADA compliance. The position is also responsible for providing
implementation of Independent Living and other skills training to
ensure that individuals with disabilities maximize their
opportunities for independent living. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1.
Complete home assessments with clients and/or caregivers to
determine ways to improve safety and independence in the home 2.
Generate personalized reports for clients and/or caregivers to
provide them with basic home modifications and activity
modifications 3. Educate clients/caregivers on basic fall
prevention strategies and techniques 4. Establish rapport and
engage in collaborative discussion with clients and/or caregivers
to meet their individual needs 5. Evaluates home environment
hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies
equipment needs. 6. Write assessment report after home visit,
documenting findings and recommendations. 7. Assists patients in
achieving optimum levels of functioning in self-care, work, school,
homemaking and/or leisure activities. 8. Under the direction of the
physician, plans a therapeutic program to develop the patient's
motor, cognitive, sensory-integrative, psychological and social
functions needs. 9. Perform an accurate OASIS-C timepoint(s)
according to CMS guidance 10. Participates in the development of
the total plan of care. 11. Will utilize physical means of sound,
light, electricity, water, heat, cold, exercise, splinting, and
manual interventions. 12. Develops a treatment program and
establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care
to referring physicians and other team members. 13. May teach new
skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that
have been lost due to illness or injury. 2 Occupational Therapist
The Whole Person 14. Responsible for documenting care plan,
rehabilitative potential, and discharge planning needs. 15. Regular
and predictable attendance REQUIRED SKILLS --- Graduate from
accredited school of occupational therapy --- Current Missouri
Occupational Therapist (OTR) license --- Licensed as OTR for a
minimum of two years with two years' experience. --- Possesses and
maintains current CPR Certification --- Must be a licensed driver
with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state
requirements and is in good working order. --- Knowledge of ADA
requirements and Home Modification for Accessibility PREFERRED
SKILLS --- Personal experience with a disability COMPETENCIES ---
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office --- Ability
to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and
their family, physicians, staff and other healthcare professionals
--- Ability to manage time effectively --- Ability to maintain
integrity --- Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions
given from written or verbal sources --- Ability to work with
minimal or no supervision --- Ability to use diplomacy and tact
when dealing with problems. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing for long periods of time. Walk or run for long periods of
time. Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or
controls. Bend or twist body. Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Keep
or regain balance. OTHER DUTIES Please note that this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Whole
Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff
members reflecting the great diversity of our community. Reasonable
accommodations will be made upon request. People with disabilities
are strongly encouraged to appl
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