Occupational Therapist - White Plains, United States - Visiting Nurse Services Westchester

Description

VNSW has been a reputable organization known throughout Westchester and our surrounding counties for over 120 years. Join our team with a proud past and a bright future of success that includes you.


Job Responsibilities Include:

Evaluates the patient's ability to function in the home and determines the need for therapeutic interventions, appliances and or modifications of the environment.

Develops a therapeutic plan of treatment and appropriate goals in collaboration with the patient, family, physician and other health team members.

Provides direct care to treat disabilities and injuries through the use of accepted occupational therapy modalities.

Identifies and reports significant clinical information to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager in coordinating services.

Documents all clinical evaluations, treatments and patient's responses to therapy interventions.

Instructs and supervises the patient and caregivers in the home exercise program and other aspects of patient care as appropriate and documents their response to instruction.

Systematically plans for discharge in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team.


Qualifications:

• NYS Professional License and current registration to practice as an occupational therapist.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the New York Board for Occupational Therapy or AOTA.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in direct provision of occupational therapy services.
• Home care experience preferred.

Automobile in good working order and auto insurance in the amount specified by VNSW.

• Valid driver's license.

Must maintain CEU requirements

We look forward to hearing from you


Job Type:
Full-time


Pay:
$80, $100,800.00 per year


Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Role characteristics:
Adults
On the road
Up to 75% travel

Schedule:
Day shift

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10605