Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Valence Care - HCS - Girling NY - Extended Home Care - A&J Staffing - A Better Life - Direct Care; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Preferred Certified is seeking an experienced home health Occupational Therapist to perform in Yonkers and the surrounding area for IDD and geriatric patients. You will assess and evaluate functional status and contribute to the total plan of care with physician collaboration.

The role is fee-for-service, around 10 visits per week, with pay per visit of $80-$90. Requires NY OT license and 2 years of experience in institutional or home care. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered to practice as an OT in New York State.
• Two years institutional and/or home care experience required.
• Graduate of an OT program approved by AOTA and related bodies.

Responsibilities

• Assess OT needs and apply diagnostic/prognostic tests.
• Prepare initial assessments and periodic re-assessments.
• Develop a plan of care with physician-prescribed therapy services.
• Provide OT treatment to achieve goals and document responses.
• Instruct patient, family, and caregivers in safe mobility techniques.
• Submit visit notes weekly or within 7 days after a home visit.
• Prepare home exercise programs and coordinate with home care staff.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree from accredited program (AOTA approved)

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Home Health, Per Visit / Fee for Service)

Preferred Certified is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Occupational Therapist to conduct home visits in Yonkers and the surrounding area for our IDD and geriatric 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.

• Job Type: Fee for Service (approx. 10 visits/week)
• Pay:$80 - $90 per visit

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.