Preferred home health experience; mentorship provided.
Willingness to travel within assigned geographic area.
Strong communication skills with patients and staff.
Responsibilities
Accept and treat patients in your designated area.
Provide individualized 1:1 therapy sessions.
Evaluate patients and create tailored treatment plans.
Document and maintain compliance with care standards.
Educate family members and caregivers on therapy techniques.
Plan and implement therapy programs to enhance patient function.
Assess treatment effects and adjust as necessary.
Benefits
Generous paid time off (PTO).
Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and LTD insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement and CEU opportunities.
Annual stipend for specialty certifications ($1,500).
Flexible scheduling to accommodate patient visits any day of the week.
Supportive mentorship for documentation and compliance.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our growing Homecare team. If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence in their homes, we want to hear from you!
Middle Island & surounding towns / $85k-$95k / Homecare
What You'll Do:
Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
Provide 1:1 treatment
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
Deliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care
Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques
Plan, and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
Flexible scheduling - see patients any 7 days/week, with preference in your primary area
Supportive mentorship for documentation and compliance
Qualifications
Occupational Therapist Program Graduate
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
Ability to travel to patients' homes within the assigned geographic territory
Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.
Additional Information
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$95,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.
