Occupational Therapist, Home Health

New Solutions; Town of Greenwich (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Plan

401k

Life Insurance

PTO

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Résumé du poste

New Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide home health OT services under an approved Plan of Care in New York. The role focuses on assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation, with collaboration across the care team to optimize client independence.

The position requires an active OT license, CPR certification, and a minimum of one year in home health or an equivalent setting. Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Current OT license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in home health or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients under a medically approved Plan of Care.
• Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Documents findings, plans, and progress in designated forms and submits per guidelines.
• Communicates plans and changes to physicians, nursing Case Manager, and other staff.
• Instructs clients and families in the client-specific program.
• Ensures services comply with state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Description du poste

Occupational Therapist, Home Health

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who desires to implement high-quality Occupational Therapy services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.

  • a. Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
  • b. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
  • c. Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
  • d. Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
  • e. Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.

• Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.

• Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.

• Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.

• Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.

• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.

  • a. Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO
    standards.
  • b. Attends meetings and required educational programs.
  • c. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies
    learning/developmental needs to supervisor.

• Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.

• Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Possesses current license as an Occupational Therapist.

• Has a minimum of one (1) year experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience.

• CPR certification.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Training & Development