Western CT Home Care Inc·Danbury, Connecticut
Develops and implements individualized plans of care to rehabilitate physical dysfunction and improve independence in activities of daily living. Coordinates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams while supervising COTAs and home health aides.
$20,000 Sign on Bonus
At Western Connecticut Home Care, we are seeking individuals to become part of our exceptional home healthcare team. We are interested in health care staff who thrive working independently at the top of their professional licenses while being part of a coordinated home health team, and who will be part of the continuum of care at Northwell Health. Our home health team works closely with patients’ physicians and families to provide care in the one place where our patients want to be, in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the Northwell Health Network, our home health staff enjoy flexible schedules; continuing education options; excellent medical, dental and recreational benefits; and the support of a thorough orientation program.
Provides services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on upper extremity function, maximal independence in activities of daily living, and cognitive perceptual motor function. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the health plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate related to the current home health plan of care.
1. Develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s) an physician(s). 2. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate 3. Provides direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of care established by the physician. 4. Maintains records on visits to clients; including evaluation, plans for care, client's response to therapy. Provides discharge planning when applicable, and clinical notes. 5. Participates in case management conferences with the nurse and other team members to coordinate the occupational therapy program with total plan of care. 6. Provides education and counseling to the patient and family members regarding occupational therapy treatment regimen. 7. Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and makes client referrals for same, when needed. 8. Participates in the agency quality assurance and performance improvement program and the agency-sponsored in-service training.
$41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
Requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid CT State Occupational Therapy License, and at least one year of experience. A valid driver's license and access to a working vehicle are mandatory.
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