Occupational Therapist II

Description

$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.

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 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.

Required :

Current valid Drivers License and access to good working vehicle

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience: one year

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM-5PM

Company: Western CT Home Care Inc

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range:

$41.00 - $76.16 Hourly

Benefits :

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Self-Autonomy

• Generous PTO provided

• Healthcare, Dental, 401k, etc.

• Full-Time 40 hours per week., day shift

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

• Significant occupational risk

• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

• Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.