Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative support

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier care for adults in the San Jose area as an Independent Contractor. The role involves assessing patient needs, creating treatment plans, and guiding patients and families in therapy activities to improve daily functioning.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited OT program and state licensure/registration; bilingual abilities are a plus. Flexible scheduling and independent practice are emphasized.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functionality, ADLs, fine motor coordination, and home adaptations.
• Determine a treatment plan and perform interventions to improve wellbeing and progress.
• Provide services defined by state OT laws and coordinate with the health care team.
• Lead patients through therapeutic and self-care activities to enhance functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and changes in condition; instruct patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

OT program completion

OT license and state registration

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve in San Josearea specifically.

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