Job Abstract

Provides support to new Occupational Therapists as they begin their career. Provides occupational therapy services to meet the needs of the patient/client and manages/coordinates the delivery of cost-effective multidisciplinary health care services for a caseload of patients/clients consistent with VNS Health philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Physical Therapy. Attends seminars on applied learning topics, reflects on clinical experiences in supportive group setting, and shares insights with peers.

$77,200.00 - $96,500.00 Annual

• • Participates in classroom learning activities which include topics such as critical thinking, evidence-based best practice assessments, care planning, evaluation of care, and therapeutic interventions.
• Shadows occupational therapists to get field experience. Reviews experiences in group debriefs.
• Provides occupational therapy services to VNS Health home care patients through comprehensive assessment.
• Develops and implements a plan of care consistent with the VNS Health's goals and Rehabilitation policies and procedures.
• Documents content and process of all services provided in accordance with government regulations/requirements, and VNS Health policies, practices, and procedures. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications with team members and management to assure optimal patient/client care.
• Provides therapeutic care in accordance with VNS Health policies, practices, procedures, and Standards of Rehabilitative care, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending, and stretching to deliver patient/client care.
• Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and other supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient/client homes/care facilities.
• Follows work procedures in relation to established workflows.
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals.
• Travels to patient/clients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient/client.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth through attendance at in-services, training, continued formal education and select journal readership.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

• License and current registration to practice as an occupational therapist in New York State required

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program approved by the New York Department of Education required
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program approved by the New York Department of Education preferred

Work Experience:

• Recently received Occupational Therapist license
• Less than one year of clinical work experience in field of occupational therapy required