Occupational Therapist
Valence Care - HCS - Girling NY - Extended Home Care - A&J Staffing - A Better Life - Direct Care · NY, US
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About the Role
Preferred Certified Home Care, part of the Valence Care family, seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist for home visits to IDD and geriatric patients. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and providing therapy to help patients achieve maximum mobility and function. This position offers flexible afternoon/evening hours, with many visits scheduled after 3:00 PM.
Responsibilities
- Assess occupational therapy needs using objective diagnostic and prognostic tests.
- Prepare initial patient assessments and perform periodic re-assessments.
- Develop a plan of care in accordance with the physician's prescription for therapy services, including service type, estimated duration, and visit frequency.
- Ensure the patient's plan of care includes clearly defined, measurable short and long-term goals with time frames.
- Provide occupational therapy treatment according to established goals, in collaboration with the patient's physician.
- Document patient response to treatment and modify the treatment plan and objectives as needed after notifying the physician.
- Instruct healthcare personnel, patients, and families in techniques and principles for safe management and maximum restoration of mobility and function.
- Complete case conferences, 60-day summaries, transfer summaries, and discharge summaries when indicated.
- Prepare all documentation on appropriate forms.
- Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Treatment with the Home Care Coordinator.
- Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service programs as needed.
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop appropriate interventions for clinical and functional goals.
- Participate in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
- Submit visit notes at least weekly or within 7 days after completion of each home visit.
- Provide written Home Exercise Programs to clients and the Home Care Coordinator, and instruct patients/families/caregivers as per physician’s instructions.
- Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violations of corporate compliance regulations.
- Report all suspected violations to a supervisor, Compliance Officer, or Compliance Hotline.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by The American Occupational Therapy Association or 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 of institutional and/or home care experience required.
- Satisfy state health status requirements.
Skills
- Occupational therapy
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Therapeutic intervention
- Documentation
- Patient and family instruction
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance reporting
Location
- Yonkers, New York
- Westchester County
Work Type
- Per Visit
- Fee for Service
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 2 years experience
Education Level
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy school
Salary/Compensations
- $80 - $90 per visit
About the Company
- Preferred Certified Home Care is part of the Valence Care family of home healthcare agencies.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.