Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Department: OHHC

Reports to: Director of Patient Services Revision Date: 6/7/2024

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes to improve their ability to perform daily living activities safely and independently. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, assessing functional limitations, providing therapeutic interventions, recommending adaptive equipment, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The Occupational Therapist completes required documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal regulations while promoting patient safety, independence, and quality of life.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
• Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
• Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
• Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating
• Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity
• Uses available resources to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination
• Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, orthotics)
• Designs or makes special and adaptive equipment needed at home
• Assesses patients’ home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations
• Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals
• Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into medical record.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned
• Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook
• Complete required orientation as directed by CHHA
• Follow agency and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Education and Experience:
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapist license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Minimum of two (2) years OT experience, preferably in corresponding setting
• Cognitive skills as related to the position
• Pay Range; $42.00-$46.00 however may vary based on experience and other qualifications.
• The mission of Oswego Health Home Care is to provide quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. while they are in their own home. A Healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
• Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.