Occupational Therapist Home Health

Overview

A home health provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled, in-home care to patients in Manhattan, NY. In this role, you'll work as part of a close-knit interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and home health aides, while independently managing a flexible daily schedule.

• Evaluate patients and provide skilled intervention focused on activities of daily living within the patient's home environment
• Support ADL progression, falls prevention, energy conservation, and personal care independence
• Implement treatment interventions such as adaptive equipment trials, compensatory strategies, ROM/strength progression, dynamic balance training, functional activity advancement, and caregiver education
• Participate in developing and periodically revising a comprehensive, interdisciplinary plan of care, coordinating closely with the patient's physician on condition changes
• Instruct patients and families in activities of daily living
• Establish household management routines
• Instruct patients and families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices
• Educate patients and caregivers on appropriate adaptive equipment use
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Licensed by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department
• One year of practical experience as a licensed occupational therapist
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to use the EMR system in place
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and complete paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion
• Compliance with privacy and HIPAA laws, with respect for patients' rights, dignity, and belongings
• Valid driver's license and an automobile with current insurance coverage in good working condition, available for work use
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned county
• Willingness to submit to a physical examination, criminal background check, and drug testing

This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, close-knit OT team in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals, with the flexibility to independently manage your own schedule.