Occupational Therapist- HomeCare (Full time, day shift)

Rochester Regional Health

8d • $69,000 - $99,840 • Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide. In addition, CHHA was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency,” further highlighting its commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. This position will provide skilled occupational therapy to Unity CHHA clients per N.Y.S. Department of Health (D.O.H.) and Federal regulations.

Requirements

• B.S. in Occupational Therapy required
• Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Current N.Y.S. Drivers License.
• Is required to drive own car in order to meet essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of clients, as assigned, which supports the standards productivity requirements of the program.
• Coordinates client service request and / or referrals in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provides comprehensive skilled therapy assessments, formulates a comprehensive plan of home care services for assigned clients based on skilled therapy assessment.
• Performs skilled therapy and prescribed treatments to assigned clients based on MD orders.
• Orders, obtains prescribed equipment as needed and teaches clients regarding the equipment obtained.
• Communicates plan of care to the Primary Care Physician (PCP), updates PCP with changes in condition and subsequent alterations to plan of care.
• Documents and implements physicians orders per D.O.H., Federal regulations, and agency standards.
• Provides client and family education in accordance with client assessment and prescribed plan of care.
• Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients’ care per regulatory standards
• Participates in Unity CHHA in service education program.
• Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice, therapy practice, and community resources.
• Establishes paraprofessional care plan as needed and supervises paraprofessional per DOH and Federal regulation.

Benefits

• Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level