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Occupational Therapist (Adult Home Health)

University of Vermont Health

Colchester, VTFull-time$36.5–54.75/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36.5–54.75/hr
Location
Colchester, VT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients in a home care setting under moderate to minimal clinical supervision. The role includes assessments, treatment planning and instruction, patient education, counseling, and coordination with families, physicians, and other care providers. The therapist manages a patient caseload and prepares clinical and administrative documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningAdaptive TechniquesPatient EducationPatient CounselingCaseload ManagementCare Coordination

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Higher1+ Years General OT Experience

Full job description

Occupational Therapist (Adult Home Health)

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0090951

Category:

Rehabilitation Service/Therapy

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Home Health & Hospice

Location:

1110 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05439

Department:

HHH - Home Health Service- North

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Variable-8hr

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours per Week:

37.5

Weekend Needs:

None

Pay Rate:

$36.50 - $54.75 per hour

Occupational Therapist

Full Time

To provide a full range of occupational therapy services in a home care setting, under moderate to minimal clinical supervision

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy

Experience:

  • One or more years of general OT experience with Bachelor’s degree

Performance Standards:

  • Provide a full range of occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, under moderate to minimal personal and procedural clinical supervision, including: ongoing assessments of current status; implementation of treatment plans, including specific therapeutic exercises/activities and instruction in using adaptive techniques and equipment in order to regain maximum independence, and the like; teaching patients about their conditions and OT treatment plans, self-treatment and care, prevention of further injury, and the like; counseling patients regarding psycho-social problems related to physical disabilities; instruct and supervise LNA’s in specific care with patients

  • Admit patients and conduct comprehensive initial in-home assessments

  • Manage a caseload of patients, including developing appropriate care plans and revising as circumstances change, scheduling visits, and so forth. Plan and coordinate a variety of services for patients provided by the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice and other community health care and human services organizations.

  • Confer with patients’ families, physicians, and other care providers to coordinate services, discuss patients’ status, needs and problems, and so forth

  • Prepare all required clinical and administrative documentation related to assigned activities, including admissions write-ups, chart notes, documentation of conversations, care plans, and the like, adhering to all relevant legal regulations, technical requirements of government agencies, internal procedures, and professional standards

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