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Job Highlights The Occupational Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Occupational Therapy Services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider. Qualifications • Graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or its equivalent • Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association • Has at least one or two years of experience • Licensed by applicable state Responsibilities • Evaluates and establishes goals based on the client's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated which are documented on the required form(s) • Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic, self-care, and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning • Establishes household management routines • Records and reports to the provider the client's reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the client's condition through periodic written summaries • Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) • Instructs the family in the client's total Occupational Therapy program • Instructs other health team personnel in the care of clients regarding occupational therapy • Attends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetings • Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated in the clinical record weekly • Participates in staff development activities and in-service education • Attends case conferences • Supervises the Occupational Therapy Assistant, as indicated • Attends Paramedical Service meetings and combined Paramedical and Nursing Service meetings • Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated in the clinical record weekly • Communicates effectively with all those providing care • Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel • Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge activities and completes the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of the Agency policies Benefits • Pay: Varies by visit • Location: In-person • Job Type: Full time Special Requirements • Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation • Malpractice insurance coverage Functional Abilities • Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position • Able to physically perform the duties required by the position • Able to travel to prospective clients' residences within Miami-Dade and Monroe County