Home Health Occupational Therapist

Adventist Health System; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist in New York to deliver quality care and therapy to patients in their homes. The role involves assessing and implementing therapy plans, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with clinical policies. A minimum of six months of relevant experience is required, along with an active BLS certification and a valid driver's license. The position offers a flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of six-months relevant occupational therapy experience.
• Active American Heart Association BLS.
• Valid in state Driver’s License with current car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to assigned patients.
• Evaluate and document patient functional assessments.
• Coordinate care based on individual patient needs.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Assessment of daily living activities

Patient education

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist – AdventHealth Home Health

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm, flexible schedule

Location: We have need for OTs to perform home visits in one or more of the following team areas:

• Team Orange: West Orlando, and Ocoee, Winter Garden, Windermere area

The role you’ll contribute:

The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT), under the general supervision of the Care Manager, provides occupational therapy to assigned patients and directs therapy assistants and Home Health Aides to provide quality care in accordance with physician orders under a plan of care. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates total patient care and coordinates patient/family teaching. Assures compliance with therapy standards, federal, state, and local government regulations, and company clinical policies. Provides goal directed care leading to specific outcomes. May be on call for after-hours work. Coordinates and directs the home care patient's care based on individual patient needs.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs an evaluation, assessing function using a method which objectively measures activities of daily living such as, but not limited to, eating, swallowing, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, climbing stairs, using assistive devices and mental and cognitive factors, documenting the measurement results in the clinical record.
• Administers treatments as discussed in the plan of care involving application of physical agents, and manual techniques to improve and maintain function. Instructs, motivates, and assists the patient to perform various functional physical activities, activities in daily living, self- care activities, and exercises.
• Measures and monitors effects of treatment at various stages and confers with occupational therapist to adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit and outcome.
• Assures that patient treatment outcome is directed towards development and restoration of functional skills and returning to or maintaining maximum potential.
• Recommends and teaches the use of assistive devices and equipment to patients and families.
• Instructs nurses, Home Health Aides, and family members to provide for continuous Occupational Therapy program.
• Observes records and reports on patient progress, reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of six-months relevant occupational therapy
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Active American Heart Association BLS
• Valid in state Driver’s License with current car insurance

Preferred qualifications:

• Recent, relevant experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency as a Occupational Therapist
• Master's in Occupational Therapy