Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative Support

Purpose

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to provide home health services in the Thermal area as an Independent Contractor. You will assess functional status, daily living activities, and the need for adaptive equipment, then develop and execute treatment plans to improve patient wellbeing and safety.

Responsibilities include leading patients in self-care activities, documenting progress, and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license and state registration.
• Completion of an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus for patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs related to functionality and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve wellbeing and function.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and care teams on therapy strategies.

Skills

OT license

State registration

Bilingual a plus

Education

OT degree (ACOTE accredited)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve in Thermal 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: beyourown 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