Occupational Therapist/ Homecare/ Independent Contractor

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements an individual patient therapy care plan that has been prepared by the Occupational Therapist and is supervised by the Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

• Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports to supervisor.
• Advises and consults with family to potential for achievement of optimum potential of client.
• Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition.
• Communicates effectively with all those providing care.
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
• Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.