Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility: set your own schedule

Independence: be your own boss and 2

Job summary

FeldCare Connects seeks a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier care for adults in the Blythe area. This Independent Contractor role focuses on home health assessments, treatment planning, and improving patients’ daily functioning.

The OT will evaluate needs related to ADLs, functional status, and home safety, coordinating with the health care team to support optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and registered as an OT in the state.
• Completion of an accredited OT program.
• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functionality and ADLs.
• Evaluate fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment needs.
• Develop a treatment plan and perform interventions to improve wellbeing.
• Evaluate patient progress and coordinate with the health care team.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work with all ages

Bilingual is a plus

Education

Licensed OT in state

Accredited OT program

Job description

FeldCare Connects, an app-based referral network,is currently seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Blythe area specifically.

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs relating to functionality status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist determines a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient’s wellbeing, and evaluates the patient’s progress.

An OccupationalTherapist for Home Health must:

• Provide services defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Lead the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate in assisting the patient.

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Occupational Therapistlicense and registration by the state
• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapistprogram
• Bilingual is a plus!

Clinicians in our network are provided resources to be successful and maintain a work-life balance:

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: beyour own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people