Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality home health care in the Orange area. The OT will assess patients’ functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, home safety, and adaptive equipment needs, then plan and implement treatments to improve wellbeing and independence.

The role requires an OT license and state registration, completion of an accredited OT program, and a willingness to work with adults of all ages. Bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functionality, ADLs, fine motor coordination, home safety and adaptive equipment.
• Develop and implement a treatment plan; perform interventions to improve patient wellbeing and progress.
• Document patient responses and communicate changes to the care team; educate patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

All ages care

Self-motivated

Schedule flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Accredited OT program completion

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Orangeareaspecifically.

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
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people