Home Health Occupational Therapist

Pathwell Health • Hamden, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Requirements

• Current and valid Connecticut Occupational Therapist license (required)
• Driver’s License
• Car Insurance
• Car Registration
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills

Nice To Haves

• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s), and physician(s)
• Provides direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of care established by the physician
• Educates and instructs client, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitation care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living
• Accurately documents observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided
• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within the limits of their mental or physical capabilities
• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Engage in research activities and participation in formal educational training activities related to therapy.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed