Occupational Therapist OT for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative Support

Purpose

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier home health care for adults in the Hercules area. This Independent Contractor role focuses on functional assessment, ADLs, and safety in the home, with a plan of care tailored to each patient’s needs.

The OT will design and implement treatment plans, perform therapeutic interventions, and regularly evaluate progress, while engaging patients, families, and care teams to maximize independence and safety at home.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Occupational Therapist license and registration by the state.
• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Bilingual is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs related to functionality, ADLs, fine motor, home safety, and adaptive equipment.
• Develop and implement a treatment plan to improve wellbeing and progress.
• Perform interventions and evaluate patient progress over time.
• Educate patients, families, and care teams on therapy activities and participation.

Skills

Ability to work with all ages

Education

OT license and state registration

Accredited OT program completion

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 Hercules 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 Therapist license and registration by the state
• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapist program
• 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: be your 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