Occupational Therapist-OT Home Health PRN
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Job Location:
New Haven, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.
Job Description:
Occupational Therapist Milford CT
At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as an Occupational Therapist.
To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need an Occupational Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!
Why Join the Elara Caring mission
- Work in a collaborative environment
- Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
As an Occupational Therapist youll contribute to our success in the following ways:
- Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop a plan of care
- Implement and update the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity
- Make initial and follow-up therapy visits including reassessments
- Communicate significant findings and changes to the care team
- Initiate safety plans using patient family and community resources
- Provide care according to physicians orders and established standards
- Write physician orders for additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care
- Incorporate therapy goals into care and document progress
- Deliver occupational therapy services per accepted standards
- Instruct patients and families in activities of daily living and use of adaptive equipment
- Assist in securing necessary equipment including custom splints
- Provide home program instruction and counseling
- Supervise and direct COTAs HHAs and clinical staff to ensure quality care
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current unrestricted OT license valid for the state of Connecticut
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
- Willingness and ability to travel within the Milford CT coverage area
- Dependable vehicle valid drivers license and current auto insurance
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Physical ability to lift 50100 lbs and perform full range of body motion
You will report to the Branch Director Clinical Manager Clinical Supervisor or designee.
We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) race color age (40 and older) national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender reassignment protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal state or local law.
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.
At Elara Caring pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors including education job-related knowledge skills training and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary based on location.
This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request a job description can be provided.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Elara Caring provides exceptional in home health care for patients across the U.S. Contact us today!
