Occupational Therapist, Home Health

Occupational Therapist, Home Health                                                                              

Occupational Therapists evaluate patients & provide skilled intervention within the context of activities of daily living, all within the patient’s own home environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Focus on ADL progression, falls prevention, energy conservation, and personal care independence. Common treatment interventions include adaptive equipment trials, compensatory strategies, ROM/strength progression, dynamic balance training, functional activity advancement, and caregiver education.
• Participate in the development and periodic revision of the comprehensive, interdisciplinary plan of care and work closely with the patient’s physician to manage changes in the patient’s condition. 
• Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living.
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently, and complete paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with current insurance coverage and in good working condition available to use for work.  Must be willing to travel throughout assigned county.
• Willingness to submit to physical examination, criminal background and drug testing.

Required Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Licensed by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department.
• One year of practical experience as a licensed occupational therapist.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development