OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2
Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Danbury
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Description $20,000 Sign on Bonus! -Nuvance Health has a network
of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital,
New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in
Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center
and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple
primary and specialty care physician practices locations
-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: -
- Develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care in
partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s)
an physician(s).
- 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
appropriate
- Provides direct occupational therapy services in accordance
with the plan of care established by the physician.
- Maintains records on visits to clients; including evaluation,
plans for care, client's response to therapy. Provides discharge
planning when applicable, and clinical notes.
- Participates in case management conferences with the nurse and
other team members to coordinate the occupational therapy program
with total plan of care.
- Provides education and counseling to the patient and family
members regarding occupational therapy treatment regimen.
- Identifies patient and family needs for other home health
services and makes client referrals for same, when needed.
- Participates in the agency quality assurance and performance
improvement program and the agency-sponsored in-service training. -
-Requirements: -
- Current valid Drivers License and access to good working
vehicle
- Bachelor's Degree
- CT State Occupational Therapy License
- Minimum Experience: one year - -Location: Danbury-100 Saw Mill
RoadWork Type: Full-TimeStandard Hours: 40.00Work Schedule: Day
8Work Shift: Mon-Fri; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMSalary Range: -$32.64 -
$65.01 HourlyBenefits:Tuition Reimbursement -Mileage Reimbursement
-Self-Autonomy -Generous PTO provided -Healthcare, Dental, 401k,
etc. -Full-Time 40 hours per week., day shift -EOE, including
disability/vets. -We will endeavor to make a reasonable
accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a
qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation
would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If
you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to
participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at
203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please
provide all information requested to assure that you are considered
for current or future opportunities.
Keywords: Nuvance Health, Albany , OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2, Other , Danbury, New York
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