Job description

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, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

Summary:
Provides services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on upper extremity function, maximal independence in activities of daily living, and cognitive perceptual motor function. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the health plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate related to the current home health plan of care.

Responsibilities:
1. Develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s) and physician(s).

2. 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.

3. Provides direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of care established by the physician.

4. Maintains records on visits to clients; including evaluation, plans for care, client's response to therapy. Provides discharge planning when applicable, and clinical notes.

5. Participates in case management conferences with the nurse and other team members to coordinate the occupational therapy program with total plan of care.

6. Provides education and counseling to the patient and family members regarding occupational therapy treatment regimen.

Other information:
Required:

• Current Connecticut State Occupational Therapist license
• Current and valid driver's license
• One year minimum experience

Location: Danbury-100 Saw Mill Road

Work Type: Per Diem

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: Varies

Salary Range:
$32.6400 - $65.0100 Hourly

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