Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Full Time

Adventist Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to plan and deliver rehabilitation services across our home health and hospice programs. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating and adjusting treatment plans, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's or Doctorate in OT, current OT licensure, CPR/BLS, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations in home-based settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) required.
• Occupational Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older required.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary:

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007; or foreign equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Occupational Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions:

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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