Assists the Occupational Therapist in patient evaluation/treatment; carries out treatment plan under direction of Occupational Therapist. Assists in preparing the patient, treatment areas, and equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assists the Occupational Therapist in evaluation procedures; carries out prescribed treatments; implements the plan of care; identifies progress toward goals; participates in discharge planning
2. Educates patient/family in aspects of patient care, exercise, and disease process; adapts written and verbal instructions to patient’s level of understanding
3. Maintains up-to-date treatment records; obtains necessary co-signatures.
4. Participates in Home Health case conference meetings, inservices, and quality assurance activities
Position is part-time (48hrs per pay period); 8hr days