Occupational Therapist (Home Health), Oakland, CA

August 31

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Skilled Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Home Health Aide Services • Respiratory Therapy • Physical Therapy

201 - 500

Description

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments and developing or following a treatment plan. • Assessing patient home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed. • Advising patients on adaptive equipment to help them with daily activities. • Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help patients regain lost skills. • Preparing patients for a return to work. • Educating caregivers and family members on patient care. • Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on patients. • Maintaining professional knowledge and technical progress in order to provide patients with the best treatment program available. • Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements. • Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health. • Other duties as directed by the physician, Clinical Manager, or personal care plan.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American -Occupational Therapy Association). • Certified by the National Board for Certification. • Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements. • Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs. • Ability to take care for patients with different personalities. • Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans. • A minimum of 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience in an institutional setting. • A minimum of 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience with a home health agency. • Valid/Current State of California Occupational Therapy license. • Current CPR/BLS certification. • Must be a licensed driver with vehicle, in good working order, that is currently registered and insured in accordance with state and Neogen Care requirements. • Strong skills in observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, Electronic Medical Record Software (Kinnser a plus), and basic computer skills to manage email, texts, employment record self-service, etc. • Visual acuity and hearing to perform required skills.