Occupational Therapist Per Visit

Nuvance Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to administer therapy to patients in their homes. The role involves evaluating patient needs, developing care plans, and supervising therapy procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong manual skills and the ability to work independently in various environments.

Qualifications

• Administers occupational therapy to patients in their homes.
• Completes evaluations and develops plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Improves or minimizes physical disabilities of patients.
• Consults with physicians regarding treatment changes.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs.

Skills

Manual Skills

Motor Coordination

Fine Motor Movement

Job description

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Description

Health Quest Home Care is looking for Per-Visit Occupational Therapist to cover

Ulster County.

Summary

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Therapy Clinical Manager.

• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment and patient’s progress toward outcomes.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
  
  

Description

Health Quest Home Care is looking for Per-Visit Occupational Therapist to cover Ulster County.

Summary

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Therapy Clinical Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment and patient’s progress toward outcomes.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
  
  

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: HQ Home Care-Certified

Org Unit: 1700

Department: Occupational Therapy

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $65.00 Per-Visit, $70.00 Premium Visits (Weekends or after 5pm), $90.00 Evaluation Visits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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