Occupational Therapist 2
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Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Salary Range: 32.64 - 65.01
Work Type: FULL-TIME
Standard Hours: 40
FTE: Exempt
Work Schedule: DAY 8
Work Shift: Mon-Fri; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Date Posted:
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Nuvance Health extends from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
Description
$20,000 Sign on Bonus!
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 Road
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Mon-Fri; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary Range: $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly
- 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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 or 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 ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
