Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Palmdale, CA

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About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to provide home health care to adults of all ages in the Palmdale area. The Occupational Therapist assesses and evaluates patient needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home safety, adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs arising from medical conditions. Based on these evaluations, the therapist determines a treatment plan, delivers interventions to improve patient well-being, and evaluates patient progress.

The therapist provides services in accordance with state laws, the plan of care, and coordination with other members of the health care team. The role also involves guiding patients through therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities; observing, documenting, and reporting responses to treatment and changes in condition; and instructing patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members in ways they can assist with therapy.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs related to functionality, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs.
• Determine treatment plans based on assessments and evaluations.
• Perform interventions intended to improve and enhance patients' well-being.
• Evaluate patients' progress.
• Provide services according to state laws governing occupational therapy, the plan of care, and coordination with the health care team.
• 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 participate in to assist patients.

Benefits

• Flexibility to make your own schedule and work in your preferred area.
• Independence to be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses.
• Administrative support with assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Purposeful work with a group that shares your passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

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