Administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence
Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient
Return individuals to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capability
Participate with all other home care personnel in patient’s care planning
Provide prescribed occupational therapy and all skilled procedures
Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days
Consult with physicians regarding change in treatment
Requirements
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and /or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, -or
Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Currently licensed by the Board of Occupational and Physical Therapy Examiners in the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply