FFS Occupational Therapist - Mandarin or Cantonese

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k + 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 will provide therapy per physician plans, assess functional status, and contribute to the total care plan.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, ongoing re-evaluations, and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. The role requires NYS OT licensure, a degree in occupational or physical therapy, and at least two years in

Qualifications

• Mandarin or Cantonese language proficiency required.
• Degree in physical therapy from an approved program.
• New York State license to practice as an OT.
• Two years institutional and/or home care experience required.
• Satisfy the state health status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess OT needs using objective diagnostic and prognostic tests.
• Prepare initial assessment and periodic re-assessments.
• Develop care plan with prescribed therapy services and estimated visit details.
• Provide therapy services to meet written physician plans and goals.
• Document responses and adjust treatment with physician notification.
• Instruct patient, family, and caregivers in safe mobility techniques.
• Complete case conferences, 60-day, transfer and discharge summaries as indicated.
• Submit weekly visit notes or within 7 days after each home visit.

Skills

Mandarin or Cantonese

Communication

Home care experience

Education

Physical therapy degree

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