$75 HR - Occupational Therapist - Home Health - FlexStaff

Northwell Health•Danbury, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner. This role involves administering direct patient care, utilizing thorough evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals, and designing and implementing treatment plans to improve patient coordination, movement, and function. The therapist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, provide patient remediation, and treat patients with acute or developmental disabilities using various methods. Instruction in daily living skills for patients and caregivers is also a key component, aiming to promote independence. The position also includes participation in quality improvement activities, arranging for Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and making recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, required.
Minimum one (1) year prior experience, required.
Must be currently licensed as Occupational Therapist in New York State and/or Connecticut OR must have a valid permit and become licensed and registered within one (1) year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department.
Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals.
Designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals.
Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team staff involved with patients’ care to enhance the integration of services to maximize the patient’s potential for recovery/improvement.
Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to: kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
Instruct patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills including, but not limited to: tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household activities in order to promote a more independent and self-sufficient level of functioning.
Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same.
Makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up care upon discharge.
Performs related duties, as required.