What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey?
Overview
The VNA Healthgroup-Moving Healthcare Forward
The VNA Healthgroup is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist to join our team in Essex County.
For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.
As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
- Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
- Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, any time, anywhere.
- Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
- Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
- Our 403B and 401a retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
- Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.
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Responsibilities
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
- Assesses and evaluates client for occupational therapy needs and develops and implements appropriate plan of action in collaboration with the physician
- Documents all changes in client’s condition and updates care plans and outcomes accordingly
- Identifies counseling needs and plans appropriate teaching strategies
- Monitors quality and appropriateness of services provided
- Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
- Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position
Qualifications
- Occupational Therapy Licensure in NJ with AOTA certification required
- 2-3 years of prior clinical experience and community based experience preferred
- Strong computer skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid NJ driver's license
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors/outdoors, driving, lifting, sitting, standing, walking, fine motor hand movement, use of phone and tablet for documentation
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.
EEOC
VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
