Occupational Therapist - Kids on the Move

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region • Rutland, VT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire a per diem Occupational Therapist for our Kids on the Move program in Bennington County. This role involves evaluating, planning, and administering medically prescribed or educationally relevant occupational therapy treatment to clients in their homes or students in their respective educational environments. The position also includes clinical supervision of students, certified occupational therapy assistants, and rehabilitation aides. The agency is a non-profit home health and hospice care provider recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Current Vermont State OT license required
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's preferred
• Two years of clinical Occupational Therapy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive (OASIS and OT) assessments of assigned patients including, but not limited to psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor parameters, as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as documented by clinical record.
• Actively monitors and amends patient visit schedule to maximize productivity and patient need.
• Takes action to account for new patients and changes in existing patient schedule, including but not limited to, calling patient to reschedule visits, reshuffling patient load to meet new demands, communicating recommended changes to supervisor, etc.
• Plans for and provides skilled occupational therapy treatment including, but not limited to, therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc. assessing the patient's status and progress on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members, including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, care givers, other rehab services and students, ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Accurately and completely performs functions as related to school-based services, including, but not limited to, evaluations, documentation, development of Individual Educational Plan IEP's, participation in meetings, and provision of direct and consultative services.
• Fills out and completes insurance paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Works collaboratively with QI staff to maximize accuracy of clinical notes and OASIS documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level