Occupational Therapist
About The Position
VNA Health at Home, part of a health care network, provides patient care in the home and is guided by a faith-based, humankindness-centered mission. The Occupational Therapist joins the VNA Home Health team to provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes. The role evaluates patients’ abilities and needs, establishes goals, and develops plans to promote independence, improve quality of life, and prevent potential health-related problems. The therapist assesses patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities; develops and implements personalized treatment plans; educates patients and families; documents care; monitors progress and adjusts treatment; and communicates with other members of the home health team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Active registered Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
- Obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
- One year of Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
- Current driver’s license.
- Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive devices to improve patients’ functional abilities.
- Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies for managing daily activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs in accordance with compliance and regulatory standards.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needs change.
- Use outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
- Collaborate with and communicate patients’ changes in condition to physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.
Benefits
- Competitive annual bonus structure.
- Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
- Participation in the Fidelity 401(k) plan.
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Job Type
Full-time
