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Occupational Therapist, Home Health

New Solutions · Greenwich, CT, United States

CounselingExternal listingfull-timeabout 2 hours ago

About The Role

Occupational Therapist, Home Health

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who desires to implement high-quality Occupational Therapy services.

Position Responsibilities

  • Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
  • a. Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
  • b. Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
  • c. Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
  • d. Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
  • e. Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
  • Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
  • Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
  • Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal level of functioning.
  • Instructs clients and their families in the client specific program.
  • Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
  • a. Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO

standards.

  • b. Attends meetings and required educational programs.
  • c. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies

learning/developmental needs to supervisor.

  • Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
  • Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Possesses current license as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Has a minimum of one (1) year experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience.
  • CPR certification.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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