Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist, Ot (Home Health) Full-Time

Location: Greenwich, CT

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year (depending on experience)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to implement high-quality therapy services in a home health setting. This role involves working directly with clients in their homes to improve function and independence in daily living activities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package of $80,000 - $100,000/hr commensurate with experience.
• Work Schedule: This is a Full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for development in a supportive home health environment.
• Impactful Work: Make a direct difference in clients' lives by helping them achieve greater independence at home.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensure: Possesses current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice.
• Certification: CPR certification required
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience.
• Other requirements:
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Evidence of a safe driving record and reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential functions/areas of accountability:

1. Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
• Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Provides assessment findings and goals to assist in developing the client care plan and obtains specific physician orders as needed.
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submits per Agency guidelines.
• Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to the nursing Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
2. Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
3. Advises, consults, and teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other Agency staff.
4. Designs and/or orders appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote an optimal level of functioning.
5. Instructs clients and their families in the client-specific program.
6. Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
• Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and JCAHO standards.
• Attends meetings and required educational programs.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning/developmental needs to the supervisor.
7. Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals, and participates in care coordination as needed.
8. Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee.
9. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

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