Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Care- 1099

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist with Personal Touch Home Care, you will be responsible for assessing patients' needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and helping clients improve their daily living and work skills. You will also provide rehabilitative services to patients who are unable to travel to a clinic or hospital. This is focused on improving patients' quality of life by promoting mobility, function, and independence within the comfort and convenience of their own homes.

With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients.
• Document and record the patients’ condition.
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide the best patient‑centered treatment and care.
• Perform other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Valid and active professional license and registration for the state of NY.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Preferably two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist.
• Home health experience