Occupational Therapist

The New Jewish Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Jewish Home CHHA seeks a Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our home care team in the Manhattan area. You will provide and coordinate OT services for patients in their homes, developing individualized treatment plans to promote independence and functional recovery.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, adjusting plans per progress, educating patients, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New York State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program approved by AOTA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized OT treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and ongoing assessments.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and safety.
• Complete clinical documentation and care records timely.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with NYS regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians and team to coordinate care.

Skills

OT evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

NY State OT License

OT Master’s or Doctorate

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA)

Status: Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)

Salary: $52.27 per Hour

Assignment: Manhattan area

About Us

The New Jewish Home Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) provides high-quality home-based care and rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from acute illnesses, injuries, and other health-related events. With a longstanding commitment to excellence in home healthcare, our mission is to help patients regain and maintain their independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve optimal health outcomes in the comfort of their homes.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist (20 hours per week) to join our dedicated home care team.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating occupational therapy services for patients receiving care in the community. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, the Occupational Therapist develops and implements individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' functional abilities, independence, and overall well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, patients, family members, nurses, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and response to therapy.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, safety recommendations, and strategies to maximize independence.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress, functional status, and treatment outcomes in accordance with agency guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Observe and report significant changes in patients' conditions to the physician and appropriate healthcare team members.
• Complete OASIS assessments accurately and within established timeframes, in accordance with OASIS guidelines and regulations.
• Complete all required clinical documentation, patient health status reports, and care records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with New York State regulations and agency policies.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care and achievement of patient goals.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary care planning activities.
• Initiate and participate in case conferences for complex patient cases requiring multidisciplinary intervention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education and Licensure

• Current, unrestricted New York State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or another recognized accrediting body.
• Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Home healthcare experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Clinical Skills

• Ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for a variety of patient diagnoses and conditions.
• Ability to establish measurable treatment goals and expected achievement dates.
• Ability to assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to educate and motivate patients and caregivers.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to direct, guide, and instruct Occupational Therapy Assistants and support sta