Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Occupational Therapist - Home Care

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDanbury, CT, USA$81 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
At least one year of prior experience is required.
Must hold a current Occupational Therapist license in New York State and/or Connecticut, or have a valid permit and become licensed and registered within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat 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.
Administer direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other state-authorized practitioner, and submit required documentation according to department policies and procedures.
Use appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals, and design and implement treatment plans that meet patient needs and work toward those goals.
Develop and implement treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and upper-extremity function.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff involved in patients’ care to integrate services and maximize recovery or improvement, and provide remediation in patients’ deficit areas to support maximum functioning in daily life.
Treat patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including kinetic activities, perceptual training, and developmental sequencing.
Instruct patients and significant caregivers in daily living skills, including tub transfers, dressing, feeding, and household activities, to promote independent functioning.
Participate in quality-improvement chart reviews and activities.
Review and arrange for required durable medical equipment, instruct patients in its use and malfunction protocols, and recommend appropriate follow-up care upon discharge.
Perform related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree.

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.

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.

*ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, required. Master’s Degree, preferred.
Minimum one (1) year prior experience, required.
Must be currently licensed as Occupational Therapist in New York State and/or Connecticut.

Must have a valid permit and become licensed and registered within one (1) year of employment.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Minimum Salary/Range*: 81.0000

Maximum Salary/Range*: 81.0000

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Success, NY
Founded: 1997

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