Occupational Therapist Per Visit
4 days ago
Description
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 Nuvance 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 Nuvance 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.
Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
1. Develops, implements and evaluates te plan of care in partnership wi 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 inservice training.
9. Supervises care provided by the COTA(s) and home health aides as appropriate..
10. Re-evaluates the client's progress and treatment regime, making changes as indicated, and under the physician's recommendations.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.including in-service training.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Required:
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Experience in qualified home health agency.
Location: Danbury-100 Saw Mill Road
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 0.01
FTE: 0.010000
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Variable
Org Unit: 610
Department: Occupational Therapy
Exempt: Yes
Grade: S11
Salary Range:
$32.6400 - $65.0100 Hourly
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Some occupational risk
* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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