Occupational Therapist (Home Health) in Palm Desert, California at Care Dimensions of the Desert LLC

Job Summary: Evaluates and provides family oriented services to the home health patient with
neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor,
and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders. This includes patient
and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation to other professionals, clinics or agencies.
Reports to: Director of Patient Care Services
Essential Functions:
1. Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning.
2. Responsible in gathering background data, reviews referrals, selects and modifies evaluation
tools, and evaluates patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial
functioning.
3. Responsible in developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and
other care-team members.
4. Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.
5. Responsible in preparing clinical progress notes.
6. Responsible in supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
7. Responsible in evaluating outcomes.
8. Responsible in educating patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend
methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
9. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
10. Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management techniques.
11. Prioritize workload so as to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.
12. Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.
13. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.
Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
1. Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: Currently licensed by the California
Board of Occupational Therapy.
2. Minimum Experience required: Minimum of one year in the acute care setting. Two years
experience in Home Health preferred
3. Skills Required: Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and
sensitive information. Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying
analytical and logical thinking. Good sense and practice of proper body mechanics.
Physical Job Description:
Typical Working Conditions: Typical office environment – no unusual exposures.
Equipment Used: Computer keyboard, telephone, fax machine, copier, projector
Essential Physical Tasks: Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.