Position Overview:WE ARE HIRING OT Homecare! Here at Akshar Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, we value the diversity of our staff members and their individual contributions. To provide the best care, we are looking for talented and driven people to join our team of healthcare professionals! As an occupational therapist (OT) who works in home care, you are responsible for giving people assistance and rehabilitation services in their own homes. Conducting assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, implementing therapeutic interventions, fostering independence and functional abilities, recommending adaptive equipment and providing training on its use, educating clients and caregivers, working with other healthcare professionals, tracking progress, and offering caregiver support are some of their main duties.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary

Vacation, Sick & National Holidays

CEU Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Friendly and flexible environment

Immense opportunities for growth

Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine patients' needs and abilities.

Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility

Create individualized treatment plans while ensuring to address the specific patients goals and needs

Provide alternatives to surgery and lessen the need for medication

Create care plans utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities

Make fitness and wellness-focused programs that are suited to the needs of patients. Deliver high-quality, individualized, and proven sound care and interventions.

Coordination of care: work effectively with caregivers, family members, and medical professionals.

Patient progress should be tracked, documented, and treatment plans should be modified as needed.

Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally

Instruct patients and their families on how to manage everyday activities, optimize independence, and prevent injury. They offer advice on ways to save energy, reduce falls, and take safety precautions around the house.

Educate and train family caregivers so they can support and help in everyday activities and rehabilitation activities.

evaluate the need for modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology in the home environment to promote clients' independence and safety.

Aim to restore and improve abilities needed for daily tasks like dressing, bathing, preparing food, and managing a home. Additionally, they might focus on cognitive and perceptual abilities, including recall, problem-solving, and safety awareness.

Requirements:

Occupational therapy bachelor's or master's degree.

Occupational therapy New Jersey license

experience working in a clinical or hospital environment

Skills:

strong interpersonal and communication skills.

knowledge of electronic medical documentation and records.

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Applicants must possess basic computer operating skills.

Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and documentation practices.

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Salary negotiable based on experience