Home Care Occupational Therapist

Virginia Home Care Services

Vienna, VA

$120 to $150 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement

Virginia Home Care Services INC. is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist with Virginia Home Care Services, Inc., you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our clients in Northern Virginia by providing comprehensive and individualized occupational therapy services.

Job Description:

Home Care Occupational Therapist (OT) plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a home care environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for:

Evaluate clients' conditions by reviewing their medical history, interviewing them, and observing them perform various tasks
Develop and implement treatment plans that have specific activities to help clients work toward their goals
Help clients relearn and perform daily living tasks, such as teaching a person who has had a stroke how to get dressed
Demonstrate exercisesfor example, stretching the joints for arthritis reliefto help relieve clients pain
Evaluate a clients home, school, or workplace to identify potential accessibility improvements, such as labeling kitchen cabinets for an older person with poor memory
Educate a clients family about how to accommodate and care for them
Recommend special equipment, such as mobility aids and eating aids, and instruct clients and families on how to use it
Assess and record clients activities and progress for client evaluations, billing, and other purposes

Additionally, Home Care Occupational Therapist typically reports to a manager.

Requirements:

Occupational Therapists need a masters degree in occupational therapy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Virginia.
2 Years of Field Experience as Occupational Therapist
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
CPR certification is required.

Special Skills:

Patience
Empathy and compassion
Communication and interpersonal skills
Observational and analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Teamwork skills

Virginia Home Care Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.