Occupational Therapist Assistant- Home Care
Core
Assist licensed occupational therapists in delivering patient care programs, primarily in home care settings, considering patient age and developmental levels.
Role type
Entry-level clinical support professional (Occupational Therapist Assistant)
Builds
Individualized patient treatment programs and care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care implementation, care coordination, medical documentation, regulatory compliance, supervision of support staff, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide patient care based on therapist evaluation and plan of care; coordinate patient care and clinical activities through communication with patients, families, and healthcare team; document in patient medical records and complete care-related forms; supervise and collaborate with support staff, volunteers, and students; participate in department activities including in-services and performance improvement; perform individualized treatment programs per OTR and physician instructions.
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required