OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER VISIT
Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Danbury
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides services that identify, prevent,
remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction
or pain with emphasis on upper extremity function, maximal
independence in activities of daily living, and cognitive
perceptual motor function. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing
interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized
plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if
any) and caregiver. Communicates with the physician who is
responsible for the health plan of care and other health care
practitioners as appropriate related to the current home health
plan of care.Responsibilities: 1. Develops, implements and
evaluates te plan of care in partnership wi the patient,
representative (if any), caregiver(s) an physician(s).2. Provides
services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan
of care. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of
care and other health care practitioners as appropriate3. Provides
direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of
care established by the physician.4. Maintains records on visits to
clients; including evaluation, plans for care, client's response to
therapy. Provides discharge planning when applicable, and clinical
notes.5. Participates in case management conferences with the nurse
and other team members to coordinate the occupational therapy
program with total plan of care.6. Provides education and
counseling to the patient and family members regarding occupational
therapy treatment regimen.7. Identifies patient and family needs
for other home health services and makes client referrals for same,
when needed.8. Participates in the agency quality assurance and
performance improvement program and the agency-sponsored inservice
training.9. Supervises care provided by the COTA(s) and home health
aides as appropriate..10. Re-evaluates the client's progress and
treatment regime, making changes as indicated, and under the
physician's recommendations.11. Fulfills all compliance
responsibilities related to the position.including in-service
training.12. Performs other duties as assigned.Other Information:
Required:Minimum Experience: one yearDesired: Experience in
qualified home health agency.Working Conditions: Manual:
significant manual skills/motor coord & finger
dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Very
Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment:
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company:
Western CT Home Care IncOrg Unit: 610Department: Occupational
Therapy Exempt: YesSalary Range: $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly
Keywords: Nuvance Health, Albany , OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER VISIT, Other , Danbury, New York
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