Occupational Therapist - Harnett and Lee Counties
Company: Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc.
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY Works under the supervision of a Clinical Team
Leader. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all
developmental stages throughout the life span including: Neonates -
0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years, Adolescent -
13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according
to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Performs
patient evaluations and treatments according to procedural
guidelines for home health patients referred to Occupational
Therapy. Participates in professional responsibilities such as
program development, student programs, and performance improvement
programs. Provides patient consultation and communicates with other
professionals. This position is responsible for the occupational
therapy of patients in all stages of life in their home. Performs
other appropriate duties as assigned.PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1.
Assesses, interprets, plans, implements, and evaluates patients
with appropriate level of skill according to the patient's age and
diagnosis. 2. Assists with program development and discipline
specific operations efficiently and productively. 3. Appropriately
communicates information in accordance with agency policies and
procedures and discipline-specific guidelines. 4. Contributes to
program effectiveness. 5. Organizes and performs work effectively
and efficiently. 6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance
agency performance. 7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the
values of the agency. 8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal
relations in dealing with all members of the agency. 9. Maintains
and promotes customer satisfaction.10. Effectively demonstrates the
mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.JOB
SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of Occupational Therapy
program from an accredited university. 2. Licensure /
Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing services
(NC/SC); CPR certification, certification by AOTA. 3. Experience:
Prefer one year. 4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge
of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to
manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and
assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients;
ability to apply other manual therapy techniques. 5. Interpersonal
Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients,
families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner. 6.
Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant locomotion,
frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater
than 100#. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and
stooping, pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching
overhead, stair climbing, sitting and fine motor manipulation. 7.
Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply rehabilitation
clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop
appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn
new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use
computer technology and supportive services. 8. Essential Sensory
Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to
perform basic clinical techniques. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise,
congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne
pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body
mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community
hazards.10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable
Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.11. Population
Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.12. Must
have a valid North Carolina Driver's license and an operational
vehicle.
Keywords: Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc., Jacksonville , Occupational Therapist - Harnett and Lee Counties, Healthcare , Raleigh, North Carolina
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