Occupational Therapist (OT) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Fullerton, CA

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About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to provide home health services to adults of all ages in the Fullerton area. The Occupational Therapist assesses and evaluates patients’ functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home environment and adaptive equipment needs, and other occupational therapy needs related to their 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, the patient’s plan of care, and coordination with other members of the health care team. The role includes guiding patients through therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities; monitoring and reporting treatment responses and changes in condition; and instructing patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team in ways they can assist with therapy.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs.
• Develop a treatment plan based on assessment and evaluation.
• Perform interventions intended to improve and enhance patient wellbeing, and evaluate patient progress.
• Provide services in accordance with state laws governing Occupational Therapy and the plan of care, coordinating with other health care team members.
• Lead patients in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members in therapy activities they can use to assist the patient.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling: 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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