Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Job at a Glance *Position:*Occupational Therapist (OT) *Setting:*Home Health *Territory:*East Lyme area *Schedule:*Full Time - Days - 32 hours per week *Travel:*Locally , mileage reimbursed *Benefits:*Benefit eligible About Hartford HealthCare at Home Hartford HealthCare at Home, Connecticut’s largest provider of home care services, has fulfilled its mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model helps employees learn and grow while providing integrated patient support. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we use cutting-edge technology to deliver quality care in our clients’ homes—and value employees for the meaningful difference they make in the lives of clients and their families. Position Summary The Occupational Therapist independently evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans aligned with patient and caregiver goals. Using evidence-based interventions, this role promotes independence, safety, and wellbeing while helping patients maximize function in daily living, leisure, and work. The Occupational Therapist may delegate appropriate care to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide clinical supervision to students, aides, and assistants. Key Responsibilities · *Evaluate patients:*Complete comprehensive functional assessments, including strength, motor control, mobility, pain, balance, coordination, cognition, and activities of daily living. Recognize age-related, physiological, and psychological changes and consult the care team as needed. · *Develop plans of care:*Create individualized, measurable goals with patients and families; reassess progress, revise plans as needed, and notify the physician of significant changes. · *Provide treatment:*Deliver and delegate appropriate therapeutic interventions that improve fine and gross motor skills and maximize independence in daily living, leisure, and work. · *Educate and coordinate:*Teach patients and caregivers about treatment, precautions, and equipment use. Collaborate with therapists, nurses, social workers, physicians, and community resources on care transitions and discharge planning. · *Document services:*Complete timely, accurate evaluations, visit notes, progress updates, plans of care, coding, transition plans, and discharge summaries. · *Supervise and delegate:*Provide appropriate direction and clinical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy students, and Rehabilitation Aides. · *Maintain safety and compliance:*Follow infection-control and safety practices, maintain required licensure and education, support an orderly care environment, and perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications · Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in Connecticut. · Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. · Strong evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, education, communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills. · Ability to work independently, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and appropriately supervise or delegate to assistants, students, and aides. · Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the assigned service area when required. Job: *Occupational Therapy Organization: *Hartford HealthCare at Home Title: Occupational Therapist - Home Health Location: Connecticut-Mansfield Center-34 Ledgebrook Dr Mansfield (10179) Requisition ID: 26165068 Other Locations: United States