Fee For Service Occupational Therapist for Multiple locations in Queens

Four Seasons Healthcare Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Certified Home Health Agency in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality home health services, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.

The role involves coordinating care with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, entering visit frequencies, and documenting notes for authorization. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential for ensuring safe, effective home-based therapy.

Qualifications

• License as Occupational Therapist in New York State.
• Driver license and access to a car.
• Experience in home health or CHHA settings is highly valued.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, families, and care teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Enter visit frequencies and service requests; document clinical notes for authorization as needed.
• Evaluate patient physical status and functional limitations in home environments.
• Develop and adjust evidence-based treatment plans to improve strength, balance, ROM.
• Provide hands-on therapy and guide exercises and modalities to manage pain and restore function.
• Instruct patients and families on use of assistive devices and home safety.
• Educate patients on condition, recovery, and home exercise programs.
• Ensure accurate documentation, progress notes, and reporting to physicians.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and other professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Care Plan Development

Clinical Oversight

Documentation and Compliance

Communication and Liaison

Monitoring and Evaluation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

Four Seasons Certified Home Health Agency, a leading healthcare provider in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Fee-For-Service (FFS) Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a FFS Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality home health care services to our patients, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Care Coordination: Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans that meet specific health goals.
• Enter visit frequencies and request disciplines/services for patients as needed. Enter clinical notes for auth and Oasis when needed.
• Patient evaluation: Assess physical abilities, medical history, and functional limitations, often in the patient's home environment.
• Treatment planning: Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and range of motion, with input from the patient and physician.
• Therapeutic interventions: Provide hands-on therapy, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and stretches, and use modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation to manage pain and restore function.
• Assistive device training: Teach patients and their families how to safely and correctly use equipment like canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and transfer devices.
• Patient and family education: Educate clients on their condition, recovery process, and how to perform exercises and manage their home environment to prevent future injuries.
• Home safety assessment: Evaluate the home for safety hazards and recommend modifications to reduce fall risks.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate and timely patient records, document progress, and report findings and changes to the physician and other members of the care team.
• Care team collaboration: Work with nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to patient care.

Required Skills

• Care Plan Development: Assess patients' need to create and implement individualized care plans that meet specific health goals.
• Clinical Oversight: Oversee the clinical coordination of assigned cases, often focusing on adherence to CHHA standards and regulations.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, including clinical notes and statistical documentation.
• Communication and Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor patient progress, visit frequencies, and authorizations to support quality outcomes and ensure timely and accurate billing.

Qualifications

• License Occupational Therapist in the State of New York
• Driver License and a Car is required
• Allowed to Work in the USA
• Experience in a home health or CHHA setting is crucial, with specific knowledge of relevant documentation and compliance (e.g., OASIS, 60-day episodes, 30-day PDGM and 30-day Reassessment) being highly valued.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills are essential. Proficiency in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems is also frequently required.

Additional Information

• Salary: Start of Care: $100 / Revisits: $80-90
• Job Type: Fee-For-Service
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1