The Field Occupational Therapist is responsible for implementing standards of care and adhering to the scope of practice while evaluating patient functional status and home environments
Job Summary
The Field Occupational Therapist is responsible for implementing standards of care and adhering to the scope of practice while evaluating patient functional status and home environments.
Key duties include developing treatment programs, establishing goals for independent living, and communicating plans of care to referring physicians and case conferences.
The role requires maintaining clinical competency, meeting agency productivity goals, and potentially acting as a case manager to instruct and supervise home health aide care.
Matching Summary
The Field Occupational Therapist is responsible for implementing standards of care and adhering to the scope of practice while evaluating patient functional status and home environments.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Valid Florida occupational therapy license
Current CPR and BLS certification
Reliable automobile with minimum insurance
Two years of clinical OT experience
Accredited graduate of OT curriculum
Nice-to-have
Community or home health experience preferred
Experience fabricating splints and adaptive equipment
Ability to supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Proficiency with home health agency software and EMR
Key Requirements
Graduate of accredited occupational therapy curriculum
Registered with National Registration of AOTA
Licensed to practice in the State of Florida
Minimum two years of clinical experience
Valid Florida driver's license required
Work Rights
Must have valid Florida driver's license and work authorization