OT Field Evaluator

Wellbound-Home-Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellbound Certified Home Health Agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) Field Evaluator to join our interdisciplinary team. You will perform comprehensive evaluations and establish Plans of Care supporting cognitive, self-care, motor, and functional abilities in patients’ homes across New York City and Long Island.

Responsibilities include developing Plans of Care with visit frequency, collaborating with COTAs, and maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in pediatric and/or home care settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations assessing patients’ functional abilities, medical history, and individualized goals.
• Develop and establish a detailed Plan of Care, including treatment goals, visit frequency, and targeted interventions.
• Perform assessments related to activities of daily living (ADLs), motor skills, and cognitive functioning.
• Collaborate closely with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) by clearly communicating the established Plan of Care and therapy goals.
• Ensure COTAs implement interventions in accordance with the prescribed Plan of Care and within their scope of practice.
• Maintain clear and ongoing communication regarding patient progress, changes in condition, and necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

OT knowledge

Home health

Pediatrics

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

WELLBOUND Certified Home Health Agency is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) Field Evaluator to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive evaluations and establish Plans of Care that support patients’ cognitive, self-care, motor, and functional abilities. Services are delivered in patients’ homes throughout the five boroughs of New York City and on Long Island, allowing you to make a direct, meaningful impact in a community-based setting.

Location: All 5 boroughs and Long Island

Compensation: $100.00 per visit

Job Type: Fee-for-Service (FFS)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations assessing patients’ functional abilities, medical history, and individualized goals.
• Develop and establish a detailed Plan of Care, including treatment goals, visit frequency, and targeted interventions.
• Perform assessments related to activities of daily living (ADLs), motor skills, and cognitive functioning.
• Collaborate closely with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) by clearly communicating the established Plan of Care and therapy goals.
• Ensure COTAs implement interventions in accordance with the prescribed Plan of Care and within their scope of practice.
• Maintain clear and ongoing communication regarding patient progress, changes in condition, and necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in pediatric and/or home care settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Why Join Us

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with special needs and value providing care in a home-based setting,