Occupational Therapist- Home Health Occupational Therapist- Home Health
Home Health, Clinton, MD -
Clinton, MD
Responsibilites:
Evaluates clients deriving pertinent information form the client record and initial evaluation visit. Identifies client problems from initial visit and clinical records. Plans treatment basing program in referral recommendations and evaluates findings. Skillfully provides treatment to clients by observing precautions and contraindications, and making changes as needed. Teaches client and/ or family to facilitate independence. Suggests devices, as appropriate. Procures order for those requiring physician’s approval. Records evaluation findings, treatment plan with goals, clinical notes, and discharge summaries in client record using a problem oriented approach. Schedules clients to allow for treatment and personal attention. Discuss clinical problems with the physician and other team members. Participates in scheduled team conferences when relevant to clients. Refers clients to other services, when appropriate. Supervises, instructs, and follows through home health aide and/ or care giver of occupational therapy treatment procedures. Arrange for medical supplies, adaptive equipment and prosthetics, as necessary. Confers with the billing staff on insurance. Communicates in an informative manner, adapted to the appropriate level of comprehension with; client and/ or family, home health personnel, physicians, and other services and/ or facilities. Submits plan of treatment information for each patient within 48 hours of initial visit.
Qualifications
OT Licensure for the State of Maryland Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum or be eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Minimum of one year occupational therapy experience. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population, and to a lesser degree, the pediatric and adult population. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span. Reliable transportation, and valid state driver’s license and automobile insurance. Current CPR certification.
Please send all resumes Attention Diana Walker via fax or e-mail
Fax: 301-856-0538 or e-mail dianawalker@southernmarylandhospital.com
Southern Maryland Hospital Center - 12 months ago
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