Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Care

MAIN FUNCTION:  

Plans, organizes and conducts occupational therapy program in hospital, institution, or community setting to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped patients/clients.

EDUCATION:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy with minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s of Science degree.  Must be licensed or eligible for licensure, in the states of Pennsylvania and New York. 

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in home health is desirable but not necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluate/reevaluate needs of assigned patients/clients according to departmental policies and procedures.

Plan treatment for assigned caseload, identifying appropriate patient problems, interventions and goals.

Implement treatment consistent with established treatment protocols.                                               

Document and evaluate patient’s progress according to departmental policies                                                                   and procedures.

Teach individuals skills and techniques required for participation in activities.

Design and construct special equipment for individual and suggests adaptation of individual’s work-living environment.

Develop and document discharges and follow up programs in accordance with

patient’s probable discharge environment.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults and/or geriatrics served by his/her department.

The Guthrie Clinic is located in north central Pennsylvania and south central New York. It is a non-profit integrated health care delivery system that includes 4 hospitals, 32 regional provider offices in 23 communities, home health and home care services, and a research institute. Guthrie manages more than 1,000,000 patient visits a year.

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The Guthrie Clinic is an equal opportunity employer