Occupational Therapist

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. Implement standards of care for occupational therapy services and adhere to Service Agreement conditions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNewcastle • Wyoming • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing occupational therapy standards of care, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting interdisciplinary assessments. Proficient in patient education, supervision of assistants, and maintaining clinical documentation.

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Licensed Occupational TherapistOccupational Therapy Treatment PlanningPatient Assessment and EvaluationClinical Documentation and Record KeepingCPR Certification

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy ServicesFunctional Improvement GoalsDaily Living Skills TrainingAdaptive Equipment InstructionProsthetic and Orthotic Device TrainingClinical Record MaintenanceQuality Assessment and Performance ImprovementInterdisciplinary CommunicationPatient Discharge PlanningSupervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationNBCOT Certification Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy EducationAmerican Occupational Therapy AssociationHome Health ServicesPatient CareHealthcare Practitioners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement standards of care for occupational therapy services and adhere to Service Agreement conditions
Conduct ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and develop individualized plans of care with patients, representatives, and caregivers
Provide physician-ordered occupational therapy services
Counsel and educate patients, caregivers, and families
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding home health plans of care
Evaluate functional status, home environments, hazards, barriers, equipment needs, and work capacity
Develop treatment programs and functional improvement goals
Teach or retrain daily living skills
Fabricate splints and instruct patients in adaptive equipment use
Train patients in prosthetic and orthotic device use
Maintain clinical records, notes, and reports on patient condition changes
Participate in quality assessment, performance improvement, in-service training, case conferences, and meetings
Identify and refer patients for additional home health services
Instruct family members, caregivers, and healthcare personnel on treatment regimes
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service
Participate in patient discharge planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required
Must have graduated from an OT program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or successor organization
Must be eligible for or have taken the OT certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
Good verbal and written communication and organization skills
Current CPR Certification
Ability to drive and/or access transportation for agency-related travel
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage
Access to an automobile