Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Clearwater, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to provide home health services to adults of all ages in the Clearwater area. The Occupational Therapist assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs defined by medical conditions. Based on the assessment, the therapist determines a treatment plan, provides interventions to improve and enhance patient wellbeing, and evaluates progress.

The therapist provides services in accordance with state laws governing occupational therapy practice, the plan of care, and coordination with other members of the health care team. The position is an independent contractor role. FeldCare Connects offers clinicians flexibility to make their own schedule and work in their preferred area, independence in their work, administrative support, and the opportunity to join a group focused on helping people.

Requirements

• Ability and enthusiasm to work with people of all ages.
• Occupational Therapist license and registration by the state.
• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapist program.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under applicable state laws, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other health care team members.
• Lead patients in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members in therapy activities they can use to assist patients.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs.
• Develop treatment plans, perform interventions, and evaluate patient progress.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling; clinicians make their own schedules and choose their preferred work area.
• Independence to work as their own boss.
• Above-average compensation.
• Ability to write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.

What This Job Offers

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