Occupational Therapist OT (Spanish Speaking) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects seeks a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier home health services in the Los Angeles area as an Independent Contractor. You will assess patients, determine plans, and support adults of all ages to improve daily functioning and quality of life.

You will lead therapy activities, coordinate with care teams, and educate patients, families, and caregivers. An OT license and state registration are required; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license and registration with the state.
• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapist program is required.
• Bilingual is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and evaluate patient care needs related to function and activities of daily living.
• Develop treatment plans based on assessment results and implement interventions to improve patient wellbeing.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed in collaboration with the health care team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy activities and home programs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work with all ages

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapist program

State licensure and registration

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 Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.

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 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: 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