Occupational Therapist (PRN) Job at Asbury Home Services

Asbury Home Services Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Job Details

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
  • Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
  • Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
  • Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
  • Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
  • Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
  • Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
  • Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
  • An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
  • Prepares clinical and progress notes.
  • Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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
  • Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.
  • Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License
Occupational Therapist



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