Occupational Therapist - OTR/L - Jefferson County Region

Role and Responsibilities 

The Occupational Therapist is a NYS Licensed OTR/L who is responsible for directing, supervising, evaluating and providing occupational therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. 

Essential Functions 

• Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living. 
• Establish household management routines. 
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices. 
• Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment. 
• Manage the falls risk of patients through proper evaluation, care planning, patient/family education, and communication with other clinical disciplines. 
• Record and report to the physician the patient’s response to the occupational therapy program or any changes in the patient’s condition through phone contact or periodic written summaries. 
• Communicate with other health team personnel involved with the care of the patients. 
• Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit, which are incorporated in the clinical record. 
• Attend case conferences and staff meetings. 
• Direct or assist with the management of home health aide service delivery. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein