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Home & Health Care Management

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeChico, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of experience as a home health care provider is preferred, but not required.
  • A current California state Occupational Therapist license is required, with ongoing independent study and continuing education.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • A valid California driver’s license is required.
  • The candidate must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability policy and have a clean DMV report.
  • The candidate must have a personal vehicle and proof of current auto insurance.
  • The candidate must be COVID-vaccinated or have an exemption.
  • The candidate must demonstrate technical competence and accountability for work output.
  • The candidate must be proficient in occupational therapy procedures and modalities and in assessing their effects.
  • The candidate must demonstrate sensitivity toward patients, families, and their medical teams.
  • The candidate must be able to work and collaborate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
  • The candidate must have above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
  • The candidate must behave professionally while on duty.
  • The candidate must be able to maintain patient records and organize a daily schedule.
  • A medical examination must be passed as a condition of the job offer.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, walk, and move intermittently during working hours; lift up to 50 pounds without assistance; and drive intermittently each day.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients following physician diagnosis.
  • Assess patients and identify deficits affecting self-care, functional mobility, behavior, cognition, and ability to function in their life roles.
  • Deliver occupational therapy to patients in their homes.
  • Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and balance through therapeutic exercises and activities.
  • Assist patients in developing or regaining daily living skills, including dressing, bathing, and eating.
  • Teach patients to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices to enhance independence.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Monitor and document patient progress during therapy sessions.
  • Travel to patients’ homes within the service region.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience as a home health care provider.

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