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Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Valence Care - HCS - Girling NY - Extended Home Care - A&J Staffing - A Better Life - Direct Care

#Rehabilitation #Compliance #Quality Assurance #Documentation #Interdisciplinary Team #Patient Assessment #Home Health #Plan of Care #New York State License #Occupational Therapist #IDD #Fee for Service

Unknown On Site 2-5 yrs$80 - $90 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

Yonkers, New York

Salary

$80 - $90 / HOUR

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The occupational therapist conducts home visits to assess, evaluate, and develop treatment plans for IDD and geriatric patients. They collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to provide therapy, document patient progress, and instruct families on safe management and functional restoration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an approved occupational therapy school and hold a current license to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State. A minimum of two years of institutional or home care experience is required.

professional certificateDocumentationComplianceTreatment planningPatient educationQuality assurancePatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationGeriatric careRehabilitative therapyHome health careOccupational therapyFunctional status evaluation

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Valence Care - HCS - Girling NY - Extended Home Care - A&J Staffing - A Better Life - Direct Care

Girling Health Care of NY is a leading provider of home health and home concierge care services. We provide personalized, professional care for patients in the comfort of their homes. Our services include home companions, skilled nursing, pediatric care, post-op care and...

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Occupational Therapist (Home Health, Per Visit / Fee for Service) Preferred Certified is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Occupational Therapist to conduct home visits in Yonkers and the surrounding area for our IDD and geriatric patients.
The occupational therapist provides therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
This may include but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses occupational therapy needs by applying objective diagnostic and prognostic test.
Prepares initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic re-assessments.
Prepare initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessment.
Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s prescription for therapy services.
The plan must include the type of services rendered estimated duration of treatment, and amount and frequency of visits.
The patient’s plan of care must include clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals with time frames to measure outcomes.
Provides occupational therapy treatment according to established goals, in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
Documents the patient’s response to treatment and modify the treatment plan and objectives as needed after notifying the patient’s physician.
Instructs health care personnel, the patient and family in the techniques and principles necessary for safe management and maximum restoration of mobility and function.
Completes cases conferences, 60 day, and transfer and discharge summaries when indicated.
Prepares all documentation on the appropriate forms.
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of treatment with the Home Care Coordinator.
Participates in case conferences, staff meeting and in-service programs as needed and as designated by the Rehab Manager.
Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop appropriate interventions in order to achieve clinical and functional goals Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
Submits visit notes, at least weekly, or within 7 days after completion of each home visit, Provides written Home exercise programs to client and Home Care coordinator and instruct patient/family/caregiver as per physician’s instructions.
Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements: Graduate of an Occupational therapy school approved by: The American Occupational Therapy Association; The Council on Medical Education and American OT Association of the Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Associate.
A License and current registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State.
Two (2) years institutional and/or home care experience required.
Satisfy the state health status requirements.
The agency provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Fee for Service (approx.
10 visits/week) Pay: $80 - $90 per visit #IDD123

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