IDD Occupational Therapist

Extended Home Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k + Company match

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

PTO Package

Paid Orientation

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Extended Home Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to conduct home visits for IDD patients across Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and NY. The OT will implement therapy plans, assess functional status, and collaborate with physicians to develop and revise the plan of care.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, periodic re-assessments, documentation, and patient/family instruction on safety and mobility techniques.

Qualifications

• Must hold NY State OT license and current registration.
• Two years of institutional and/or home-care experience required.
• Satisfy state health status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess OT needs and develop plan of care per physician's order.
• Conduct home visits and document patient progress weekly or as required.
• Provide patient and family education on mobility and functional techniques.
• Prepare initial assessments, ongoing re-assessments, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physician and Home Care Coordinator to update care plans.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies and regulatory guidelines.

Education

OT degree or equivalent

Job description

IDD Occupational Therapist
Service areas available: Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, NY

Extended Home Care of NY is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Occupational Therapist to conduct home visits 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

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

Position Requirements:

1. 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.
2. A License and current registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State.
3. Two (2) years institutional and/or home care experience required.
4. Satisfy the state health status requirements.

Position Benefits:

1. Health, Dental, Vision
2. 401k + Company match
3. Paid Holidays.
4. Sick Time
5. PTO Package
6. Paid Orientation
7. 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.

• Full-time Pay:$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
• Fee For Service Salary Range: $80 - $100 per visit, depending on the type of visit.

*Please note visit rates may vary depending on location, type of visit, and population.