Summary: The Occupational Therapist provides services in accordance with agency policies.\n

Reports To: Therapy Supervisor\n

Location: Norwalk\/Greenwich\n

Titles Supervised: Occupational Therapy Assistant\n

Essential Responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services in a professional manner in accordance with approved methods and standards of practice, adhering to the guidelines of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Including but not limited to:\n\nAssessment and treatment related to dysfunction of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.\nTreatment and measurement of the function\/dysfunction of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Treatment may target any of the following areas but may not be limited to: strength, range of motion, mobility, balance, gait, coordination, endurance, personal care, activities of daily living, wheelchair use, equipment recommendations, body awareness, orthotic and prosthetic needs, body mechanics, posture, pediatrics, relaxation\/stress management, cardiovascular condition, home exercise program, work analysis, and isokinetic training.\nPerforms and documents a comprehensive evaluation of the client's level of function and participation in the development of the total client care plan.\nIdentifies the client and family needs for home health services and referral for same when needed.\nParticipation in case management conferences\nInstruction of the client, family and other agency personnel in the patient's treatment regime when indicated.\nSupervision of the therapy assistants.\nSupervision of home health aides when such personnel are participating in the patient's therapy regime.\nAssures quality and safe delivery of therapy services to all clients.\nPerforms and submits timely documentation on all appointed visits.\nOversees compliance for collection of required documentation for timely submission.\nAssures compliance with infection control and safety instructions.\nKeep current with required CEUs and monitors staff for compliance with required CEUs.\nActively participates in the communication process integral to ensuring quality client care.\nFollows established lines of communication and authority.\n\n
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Minimum Qualifications: \n

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of therapy. Must be registered with the State Board. Must meet all requirements for the applicable state regulatory agency. Must have previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist in a clinical environment. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.\n

Experience: Minimum of (1) yeas in a home health care agency unless otherwise qualified in the above stated regulations\n

Licensure Registered Therapist with an active Connecticut State License\n
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