An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent
basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan
of care under the direction and supervision of the Rehab Director.
*Relocation Provided*
We are seeking Occupational Therapists for several clients in the Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. New Grads Welcome!
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on
Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical ociation and the
American Occupational Therapy ociation (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully
completing the National Certification examination or
2. Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
ociation.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Two (2) years of experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
5. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
7. Performs all sed procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress.
10. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
11. An initial evaluation including plan of treatment and goals must be completed
and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is
necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A
reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is
written upon patient s discharge.
12. Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency staff.
13. ists the physician in evaluating level of function.
14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
17. Participates in inservice programs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
JOB RELATIONSHIP:
1. Supervised by: Director of Therapy/Nursing Supervisor/Director of Nursing
2. Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy istant and Home Health
Aide as igned
RISK EXPOSURE:
High risk
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in
physical activity.
Moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Occupational Therapist
