Occupational Therapist- Home Care

Occupational Therapist opportunities with one of the industries’ fastest growing home care companies in Rockland County.

Visiting Nurse Services Westchester, established in 1901, is looking for Occupational Therapy professionals in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties. “WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE! “ VNS Westchester is known for its people-oriented culture and very high employee retention rate.

Inquire about our very comprehensive benefits for employees who work 21 hours or greater!

One of the most robust benefits packages in the industry.

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 :
• 1.
• NYS Professional License and current registration to practice as an occupational therapist. 2.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the New York Board for Occupational Therapy or AOTA. 3.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in direct provision of occupational therapy services. 4.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Automobile in good working order and auto insurance in the amount specified by VNSW. 6.
• Valid driver’s license.

Must maintain CEU requirements Job Types :