POSITION SUMMARY
Provides occupational therapy treatments and services to home care clients under the direct supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the Plan of Care.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides services and education/training to clients in their homes following the established Plan of Care and the specific functions identified by the supervising occupational therapist.
Notifies the supervising occupational therapist of any change in the patient’s condition not within the planned progress or treatment goals, and any change in the patient’s general condition and documents in clinical record.
Occupational therapy assistant shall document all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations according to established plan of care and sign the patient record.
Participates and documents client case conference as requested to provide information to other members of the team.
Submits documentation to agency within 72 hours of visits made.
Occupational therapy assistant will participate in the discharge planning process in coordination with the supervising occupational therapist.
Serves as a member of the home care team.
Occupational Therapy Assistant shall not
Perform care prior to the evaluation of the patient by the Occupational Therapist.
Document patient evaluation and re-evaluation.
Write a discharge summary
Establish or change a plan of care
Be the sole occupational therapy representative in any meeting with other health care professionals where the patient’s plan of care is assessed or may be modified.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Current and unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy in the State of CA.
Minimum of one year (1) experience as an occupational assistant preferred.
Current CPR certification
Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop.Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state requirements.
Required professional liability insurance
Must be able to adapt to the patient’s needs and schedule changes.
SAFETY HAZARDS IN JOB
Possible exposure to infectious disease
Possible auto accidents
Possible unsafe neighborhoods.
