VNA Occupational Therapist

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provides occupational therapy services as per agency policies and procedures
• Promotes high quality standards of care and positive outcomes
• Reports to Rehabilitation Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of a school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association, plus a minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in occupational therapy.

Other Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and personal vehicle
• Current license in the State of Connecticut to practice Occupational Therapy
• Physical, mental and sensory abilities sufficient to meet performance standards with or without assistive devices

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

VNA Health at Home, being the principal provider of services, is responsible to coordinate all Occupational Therapy services provided under contractual arrangement or directly by a staff therapist.

The Occupational Therapist will possess the following skills and attributes and be responsible for the following duties:

1. Provides home occupational therapy services to VNA Health at Home patients in accordance with current requirements of agreements/contract.

• Admits patients to service and administers individual therapy programs following the prescription of the referring physician in accordance with VNA Health at Home policies and procedures

• When patients are also receiving nursing services, the therapist works with the primary care nurse in the development of the care plan and coordination of services

• Performs comprehensive evaluation of patient's level of function and participates in development of the total patient care plan

• Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and initiates referrals for same when needed

• Instructs and supervises home health aides and family members in accordance with plan of care and records in progress notes to VNA Health at Home.

• Communicates the plan of care, progress and discharge plans to the RN Case Manager, Rehabilitation Coordinator, and physician in accordance with agency policies

• Submits appropriate data for computerized visits within the time frames specified by agency policies and procedures

• Case conferences with primary care nurse according to agency policy
• Obtains physician orders for care provided. Obtains insurance authorization whenever necessary
• Participates in Peer Review in accordance with state regulations.

1. Attends educational programs, in-services and seminars to further education and professional development.

1. Strives to prioritize and manage time effectively in order to maximize timely completion of tasks and goals.

1. Provides supervision of home health aides as warranted by the plan of care.

1. Participates in the agency's Quality Improvement Program. Identifies areas for improvement within agency processes as well as personal/professional learning needs. Regularly attends inservices or outside seminars to enhance practice and knowledge.

6. Accountability/Responsibility

• Can be relied upon to meet requirements of job description, with a minimum of supervision
• Communicates schedule changes and need for assistance to manager or appropriate person
• Is prompt and attends meetings and programs as expected

7. Organization/Productivity

• Demonstrates an ability to perform job responsibilities in an organized, efficient manner

• Prioritizes needs and meets productivity standards for the department

8. Adaptability

• Demonstrates an ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Adapts to changing conditions during the work day and in the industry
• Remains focused and responds appropriately when under pressure

9. Documentation

• Ability to complete and submit job related/required reports in an accurate, clear, concise and timely manner, assuring that content meets any federal, state, local and agency requirements

10. Professional Integrity

• Demonstrates integrity and sound decision making in all issues related to job

• Adheres to standard of confidentiality, discussing patient and agency information only with appropriate personnel in the proper setting
• Promotes a positive image of the agency at all times

11. Attendance

• Demonstrates faithfulness in coming to work in accordance with assigned work schedule
• Adheres to the Agency's Attendance Policy

12. Teamwork/Commitment

• Functions with an understanding of individual performance and its impact on co-workers
• Works cooperatively and assists department and agency co-workers as needed
• Volunteers for projects/committees to achieve department and/or agency goals

13. Interpersonal Skills/Communication

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively express self, orally and written
• Shows respect and courtesy in interactions
• Seeks clarification from appropriate source if communication is not clearly understood
• Displays a positive attitude and is resolution oriented

14. Ambition/Motivation

• Demonstrates ability to take initiative and to follow through on responsibilities and projects
• Presents ideas effectively and encourages participation by others
• Delegates responsibility appropriately and offers support and guidance as necessary

15. Creativity

• Demonstrates innovative ideas and suggests positive approaches to problem solving
• Recommends plan for implementation

16. Personal Appearance

• Adheres to Human Resources Dress and Footwear Policy