Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier home health care to adults in the Clearwater area as an independent contractor. The OT will assess patient needs, develop plans of care, and implement interventions to improve daily functioning and safety.

Qualifications include an active OT license and state registration, completion of an accredited OT program, and the ability to work with all ages.

Qualifications

• Must hold OT license and state registration.
• Completion of an accredited OT program.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services defined by the plan of care and in coordination with the health care team.
• Lead the patient in therapeutic activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patient response and changes to condition.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and health care team in therapy areas.

Skills

Ability to work with all ages

Bilingual a plus

Education

OT program completion

Job description

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

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

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 a plus!

We provide our clinicians with resources to be successful and maintain 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
• AdministrativeSupport: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people