Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health (Per Diem)
Home Therapy•Yonkers, NY
•Remote
About The Position
Expand Access to Home-Based Care in the Yonkers Community. @Home Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home services to adult patients throughout Yonkers. This position focuses on supporting individuals who need functional rehabilitation to remain safe and independent in their homes. This location offers enhanced earning potential and is ideal for clinicians looking to build a consistent, community-based caseload.
Requirements
- Active New York State Occupational Therapist license.
- Strong clinical reasoning and adaptability in home environments.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
- Effective communication and patient engagement skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adult or geriatric populations preferred.
- Interested in building a consistent community caseload.
- Prefer practical, home-based functional therapy.
- Want flexibility with strong earning potential in a high-demand area.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' ability to safely and independently perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) within the home.
- Identify environmental, physical, and cognitive barriers affecting safety, independence, and routine function.
- Provide therapy to improve performance with self-care activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Teach adaptive techniques and energy conservation strategies to promote independence in daily routines.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical findings.
- Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and home modifications to improve safety and functional performance.
- Educate patients and caregivers on safe assistance techniques, adaptive strategies, and home safety practices.
- Collaborate with caregivers and the interdisciplinary care team to support continuity of care.
- Complete timely documentation using the agency's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Maintain compliance with clinical, regulatory, and agency documentation standards.
Benefits
- $500 bonus after 50 completed visits.
- Additional earning incentives available for this service area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
