FFS Occupational Therapist - Mandarin or Cantonese

Girling Health Care of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Sick time

PTO package

Paid orientation

Employee referral program

Job summary

Extended Home Care of NY is seeking a Mandarin or Cantonese speaking occupational therapist to conduct home visits in the Bronx for IDD patients. The OT provides therapy per a physician's plan of care, assessing functional status and contributing to the total plan of care.

Responsibilities include assessments, developing and adjusting care plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. Requires NYS OT license and 2 years’ experience in home care or institutional settings.

Qualifications

• Mandarin or Cantonese language proficiency required.
• Degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy (as stated in ad).
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by relevant associations.
• License and current registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in NYS.
• Two years institutional and/or home care experience required.
• Satisfy state health status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess OT needs using objective diagnostic/prognostic tests.
• Prepare initial assessments and periodic re-assessments.
• Develop plan of care per physician prescription with estimated treatment duration.
• Define services, frequency of visits, and measurable goals.
• Provide OT treatment in collaboration with patient’s physician.
• Document response to treatment and modify plan as needed.
• Instruct patient, family on safe mobility and restoration techniques.
• Complete case conferences, 60-day and discharge summaries.

Skills

Mandarin

Cantonese

Education

OT degree / NYS licensure

NY State OT License

Job description

Extended Home Care of NY is looking for a Mandarin or Cantonese speaking home care Occupational Therapist to conduct home visits in the Bronx for our IDD patients. The occupational therapist provides therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses occupational therapy needs by applying objective diagnostic and prognostic test.
• Prepares initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic re-assessments.
• Prepare initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessment.
• Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s prescription for therapy services.
• The plan must include the type of services rendered estimated duration of treatment, and amount and frequency of visits.
• The patient’s plan of care must include clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals with time frames to measure outcomes.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment according to established goals, in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
• Documents the patient’s response to treatment and modify the treatment plan and objectives as needed after notifying the patient’s physician.
• Instructs health care personnel, the patient and family in the techniques and principles necessary for safe management and maximum restoration of mobility and function.
• Completes cases conferences, 60 day, and transfer and discharge summaries when indicated.
• Prepares all documentation on the appropriate forms.
• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of treatment with the Home Care Coordinator.
• Participates in case conferences, staff meeting and in-service programs as needed and as designated by the Rehab Manager.
• Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop appropriate interventions in order to achieve clinical and functional goals
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
• Submits visit notes, at least weekly, or within 7 days after completion of each home visit,
• Provides written Home exercise programs to client and Home Care coordinator and instruct patient/family/caregiver as per physician’s instructions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
• Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Mandarin or Cantonese language proficiency is required to effectively communicate with the patient population served.
• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Graduate of an Occupational therapy school approved by: The American Occupational Therapy Association; The Council on Medical Education and American OT Association of the Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Associate.
• A License and current registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State.
• Two (2) years institutional and/or home care experience required.
• Satisfy the state health status requirements.

Position Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k + Company match
• Paid Holidays.
• Sick Time
• PTO Package
• Paid Orientation
• Employee Referral Program

The agency provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year