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Location: Greenwich, CT | Schedule: Full-Time

Overview

A home health services provider is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to clients in their homes. This role is essential to helping clients regain independence and improve their physical and cognitive functioning through individualized care.

What you'll do

• Perform occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients under a medically approved Plan of Care
• Complete assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with agency policy
• Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved client function
• Provide assessment findings and goals to support development of the client care plan, and obtain specific physician orders as needed
• Document all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designated forms and submit per agency guidelines
• Communicate plans and changes to the physician, nursing Case Manager, and other agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences
• Guide and instruct clients in therapeutic self-care and creative activities directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning
• Advise, consult, and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other agency staff
• Design and/or order appropriate adaptive/assistive devices and/or splints to promote optimal functioning
• Instruct clients and their families in the client-specific program
• Perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards, including applicable state and federal standards
• Attend meetings and required educational programs
• Accept responsibility for personal and professional development and identify learning/developmental needs to supervisor
• Attend care conferences, initiate interdisciplinary referrals, and participate in care coordination as needed
• Serve on the Clinical Record Review Committee
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Required qualifications

• 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
• Current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience
• CPR certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/agency requirements
• Evidence of safe driving record and reliable transportation

Why this role

This is a full-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to implement high-quality occupational therapy services within a home health setting.