Autonomous Home Health Occupational Therapist II Day Shift

Western CT Home Care Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Self-Autonomy

Generous PTO

Healthcare, Dental, 401k

Job summary

Western CT Home Care Inc. in Danbury, CT is seeking an occupational therapist to provide home-based care focusing on upper extremity function and ADLs, collaborating with physicians and families to implement the plan of care.

You will assess patients, develop individualized plans, and communicate with the care team to coordinate services in the patient’s home setting. The role offers a part-time schedule (40 hours weekly) with days 8:30 AM–5 PM, driving to patient homes, and participating in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Experience: one year
• Current valid Driver's License and access to a good working vehicle
• Work Type: Part-Time
• Standard Hours: 40.00
• Work Schedule: Day 8
• Work Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM-5PM

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s) and physician(s).
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate.
• Provides direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of care established by the physician.
• Maintains records on visits to clients; including evaluation, plans for care, client's response to therapy. Provides discharge planning when applicable, and clinical notes.
• Participates in case management conferences with the nurse and other team members to coordinate the occupational therapy program with total plan of care.
• Provides education and counseling to the patient and family members regarding occupational therapy treatment regimen.
• Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and makes client referrals for same, when needed.
• Participates in the agency quality assurance and performance improvement program and the agency-sponsored inservice training.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Western CT Home Care Inc. in Danbury, CT is seeking an occupational therapist to provide home-based care focusing on upper extremity function and ADLs, collaborating with physicians and families to implement the plan of care.

You will assess patients, develop individualized plans, and communicate with the care team to coordinate services in the patient’s home setting. The role offers a part-time schedule (40 hours weekly) with days 8:30 AM–5 PM, driving to patient homes, and participating in