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Nuvance Health Occupational Therapist 2 in Danbury, Connecticut
Description
$20,000 Sign on Bonus
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,
Summary:
At [Health Quest Home Care/Western Connecticut Home Care], we are seeking individuals to become part of our exceptional home healthcare team. We are interested in health care staff who thrive working independently at the top of their professional licenses while being part of a coordinated home health team, and who will be part of the continuum of care at Nuvance Health. Our home health team works closely with patients’ physicians and families to provide care in the one place where our patients want to be, in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the Nuvance Health Network, our home health staff enjoy flexible schedules; continuing education options; excellent medical, dental and recreational benefits; and the support of a thorough orientation program.
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 inservice training.
Supervises care provided by the COTA(s) and home health aides as appropriate..
Re-evaluates the client's progress and treatment regime, making changes as indicated, and under the physician's recommendations.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position including in-service training.
Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected).
Performs other duties as required.
Other information:
Required:
Current valid Drivers License and access to good working vehicle
Bachelor's Degree
CT State Occupational Therapy License
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Experience in qualified home health agency.
Location: Danbury-100 Saw Mill Road
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM - 5PM
Department: Occupational Therapy
Salary Range:
$32.6400 - $65.0148 Hourly
Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Self-Autonomy
Generous PTO provided
Healthcare, Dental, 401k, etc.
Full-Time 40 hours per week., day shift
Working conditions:
Essential:
Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Some occupational risk
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.