Job Description
Job Description
Extended Home Care of NY is looking for an experienced and reliable Peds home care Occupational Therapist to conduct home visits in Staten Island. The occupational therapist provides therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate of an Occupational therapy school approved by: The American Occupational Therapy Association; The Council on Medical Education and American OT Association of the Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Associate.
- A License and current registration to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State.
- Two (2) years institutional and/or home care experience required.
- Satisfy the state health status requirements.
Position Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401k + Company match
- Paid Holidays.
- PTO Package
- Paid Orientation
- Employee Referral Program
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides written Home exercise programs to client and Home Care coordinator and instruct patient/family/caregiver as per physician’s instructions.
Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assesses occupational therapy needs by applying objective diagnostic and prognostic test.
- Prepares initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic re-assessments.
- Prepare initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessment.
- Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s prescription for therapy services.
- The plan must include the type of services rendered estimated duration of treatment, and amount and frequency of visits.
- The patient’s plan of care must include clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals with time frames to measure outcomes.
- Provides occupational therapy treatment according to established goals, in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
- Documents the patient’s response to treatment and modify the treatment plan and objectives as needed after notifying the patient’s physician.
- Instructs health care personnel, the patient and family in the techniques and principles necessary for safe management and maximum restoration of mobility and function.
- Completes cases conferences, 60 day, and transfer and discharge summaries when indicated.
- Prepares all documentation on the appropriate forms.
- Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of treatment with the Home Care Coordinator.
- Participates in case conferences, staff meeting and in-service programs as needed and as designated by the Rehab Manager.
- Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop appropriate interventions in order to achieve clinical and functional goals
- Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
- Submits visit notes, at least weekly, or within 7 days after completion of each home visit,
Company Description
Extended Home Care is a Special Needs, Certified Home Health Care Agency, serving New Yorkers since 1997. We specialize in providing home care services to patients and their families with PWDD. Extended Home Care has taken this unique level of comprehensive care and shared it with all New Yorkers in need.
Extended Home Care is one of the fastest growing Certified Home Health Care Agencies in New York and one of the largest in Brooklyn. Throughout Extended Home Care’s exceptional growth, we have always kept our primary focus on patient care. Our quality, patient-centered care is designed to meet the needs of our clients and their families so that they can maintain an independent lifestyle, while enjoying all of the comforts of home.
Our caregivers are passionate about helping people and improving the lives of the people they touch. Our Nurses have consistently been rated among the best in New York based on patient satisfaction surveys. Our caregivers speak a variety of languages and come from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Extended Home Care’s services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Registered Nurses are always on-call to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Our services are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and most managed care plans.
Company Description
Extended Home Care is a Special Needs, Certified Home Health Care Agency, serving New Yorkers since 1997. We specialize in providing home care services to patients and their families with PWDD. Extended Home Care has taken this unique level of comprehensive care and shared it with all New Yorkers in need.\r\n\r\nExtended Home Care is one of the fastest growing Certified Home Health Care Agencies in New York and one of the largest in Brooklyn. Throughout Extended Home Care’s exceptional growth, we have always kept our primary focus on patient care. Our quality, patient-centered care is designed to meet the needs of our clients and their families so that they can maintain an independent lifestyle, while enjoying all of the comforts of home. \r\n\r\nOur caregivers are passionate about helping people and improving the lives of the people they touch. Our Nurses have consistently been rated among the best in New York based on patient satisfaction surveys. Our caregivers speak a variety of languages and come from a variety of cultural backgrounds.\r\n\r\nExtended Home Care’s services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Registered Nurses are always on-call to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Our services are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and most managed care plans.
