Occupational Therapist

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist for our Kids on the Move program in Rutland Country. Under the direction of the Kids on the Move Clinical Manager, you evaluate, plan, and administer medically prescribed or educationally relevant occupational therapy treatment to clients in their homes or students in their respective educational environment. In addition, this position is responsible for clinical supervision of students, occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Actively monitors and amends patient visit schedule to maximize productivity and patient need. Takes action to account for new patients and changes in existing patient schedule, including but not limited to, calling patient to reschedule visits, reshuffling patient load to meet new demands, communicating recommended changes to supervisor, etc.
• Performs a comprehensive (OASIS and OT) assessments of assigned patients including, but not limited to psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor parameters, as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as documented by clinical record in accordance with federal and state regulations, organizational and departmental policies and standards of care and APTA guidelines.
• Plans for and provides skilled occupational therapy treatment including, but not limited to, therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc. assessing the patient's status and progress on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• As Care Manager and/or team member, coordinates patient care with other clinical team members, including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, care givers, other rehab services and students, ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Accurately and completely performs functions as related to school-based services, including, but not limited to, evaluations, documentation, development of Individual Educational Plan IEP's, participation in meetings, and provision of direct and consultative services. Fills out and completes insurance paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Actively provides services in accordance with Vermont State Department of Health, including but not limited to, clinic consultations, follow-ups, seating and mobility assessments, etc.
• Supervises and directs clinical activities of OT students and home care aides in accordance with federal and state regulations, department and organizational policies and standards of care and AOTA guidelines.
• Completes and coordinates required paperwork in accordance with federal and state regulations, organizational and departmental policies, standards of care and AOTA guidelines to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Completes required paperwork to ensure charging and billing processes are accurately executed, including, but not limited to, documents that support charges entered, care within insurance coverage parameters, required insurance forms completed etc. Takes action to address inconsistencies in insurance coverage and desired plan of care requirements.
• Completes OASIS time points in accordance with agency, State and Federal guidelines, regulations and policies.
• Works collaboratively with QI staff to maximize accuracy of clinical notes and OASIS documents.
• As necessary, assesses patients' needs for HCA services, develops and coordinates POC with patient/care giver, and provides on-going supervision.
• Coordinates safe patient discharges and/or transfers (or upon knowledge of) and ensures all appropriate paperwork and patient information is processed.
• Serve as a Home Care OT as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy required, Master's preferred
• Current Vermont State OT license required
• Valid Driver's License

Experience:

• Two years of clinical Occupational Therapy experience preferred.