Home Care Occupational Therapist

MI_THHS Trinity Home Health Services; United States; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Day 1 Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + 7 holidays

403B Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Trinity Health Corp. in the Hartford region is hiring a professional Occupational Therapist to deliver 100% home-based services. You will work within the plan of care prescribed by the physician and adhere to licensure requirements while serving patients in their homes.

Ideal candidates have NBCOT eligibility, CT OT licensure, and at least one year of experience, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the AOTA/CA MEA and ABF accrediting bodies.
• Eligible for NBCOT National Registration Examination.
• Registered to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Connecticut.
• Minimum of one year of experience; home healthcare experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from patient homes.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional occupational therapy services per physician's plan of care.
• Assess patients at admission and ongoing timepoints using standard documentation.
• Develop and revise an episode-based treatment plan with physician and client.
• Coordinate care and referrals with other disciplines to ensure effective services.
• Evaluate home environments and promote patient safety and independence.
• Instruct clients and families on activities to improve health and function.

Description du poste

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Home Care Occupational Therapist

Location

Hartford Region

Status

Full Time, no nights, weekends or on call requirements

Incentive

Day 1 Benefits

Agency

A Catholic, Mission-driven, non-profit organization, we are affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital of the Trinity Health Of New England health system and are part of Trinity Health At Home, a National Health Ministry of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States.

Trinity Health Of New England At Home serves patients and their loved ones by providing a variety of in-home services including but not limited to nursing, social work and physical/occupational/speech therapies.

Position Purpose

Provides professional occupational therapy services to the agency’s clients in accordance with the plan of care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the state’s professional practice act for occupational therapy and any applicable licensure/certification requirements.

Position Details

This position is 100% home care providing services in patients’ private homes. Mileage reimbursement provided.

What you will do

• Effectively and efficiently prioritizes visit content and plans visits based on client
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and adheres in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Accurately assesses clients at admission, at required time points, and as needed, utilizing appropriate standardized documentation.
• Assesses the client’s condition and needs and determines the agency’s ability to meet those needs in the home care setting.
• Develops appropriate assessment-based plan of treatment with physician and client.
• Plan includes attainable episode goals and agency services needed to improve and/or stabilize client’s medical condition and promote independence.
• Participates in timely revision of the plan of treatment as appropriate.
• Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided.
• Utilizes interview, observation and evaluation in assessing clients and applies professional judgment, consistent with practice standards, in formulating interventions and making recommendations to the physician and client.
• Evaluates the home environment and makes recommendations for the establishment of effective household management.
• Initiates and implements appropriate preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and techniques in accordance with the plan of treatment.
• Assists and instructs client and family members in activities and concepts to promote the client’s health, safety, and independent function.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Registration by the NBCOT and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in state of Connecticut.
• Must be able to function in an environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining professional relationships with the agency’s clients and their families
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to agency’s policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience.
• Home healthcare experience preferred.
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 7 additional paid holidays
• 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 a year and mileage reimbursement.
• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
• Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides Mission-driven, people-centered care in communities we serve. We are recognized for our alternative services programs to support patients with complex disease management needs. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Organization Overview

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

Contact

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.