Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver home health services in the McFarland area as an Independent Contractor. You will assess function, daily living activities, and motor skills, then plan and execute interventions to enhance patients’ wellbeing and independence.

Responsibilities include coordinating with care teams, educating patients and families, and monitoring progress to adjust plans as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold an OT license and be registered by the state.
• Completion of an accredited OT program.
• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to function and activities of daily living.
• Develop treatment plans and perform interventions to improve wellbeing.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed.
• Lead patients in therapeutic activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Instruct patients, families, and care teams on therapy participation and care.

Skills

Self-motivation

All ages patient care

Bilingual a plus

Education

OT license (state)

Accredited OT program

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve in McFarland area.

FeldCare Connectsis 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