Overview
Assists the registered Occupational Therapist in administering occupational therapy treatment in the home setting for patients suffering from injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delays, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone disease, to restore function and prevent disability by performing the following duties:
Responsibilities
Assists in planning and implementing therapeutic programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist, designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency
Provides Occupational Therapy treatment addressing ADL activities, functional, strength, and cognitive deficits
Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, grip/pinch strength, sensation, coordination, muscle strength to determine effects of specific treatments administered
Assists with re-evaluations and treatment addressing ADL activities, functional, strength, and cognitive deficits
Plans and implements therapeutic programs and activities designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency
Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities and daily living activities
Recommends, designs and adapts equipment for the working and living environment
Modifies splints and other assistive devices as needed
Assists in instructing patient and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, mobilization of tissue and joints, heat, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot and cold packs.
Participates in PI and CQI process through committees as needed
Performs thorough, complete, and timely electronic documentation
Education and Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school
Home Health experience preferred
Certification/Licensure
License to practice Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Wisconsin and/or Illinois
Approved CPR or BLS certification
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