Occupational Therapist

Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide home-based clinical services to patients in the Camden and Gloucester County areas.

You will assess patients, educate families or caregivers on plans of care, and coordinate with the attending physician, nursing case manager, home health aide, and other disciplines to ensure quality care. Commitment to travel within the service area and adherence to agency policies is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of New Jersey.
• Graduate of an Occupation Therapist education program.
• Certification for CPR.
• At least 2 years of recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehab services.
• Develop and educate patients and their caregivers on the plan of care.
• Thoroughly complete all required documentation.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout our service area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Licensed OT NJ

OT program graduate

CPR certification

2+ years of experience

Job description

Occupational Therapist –Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem in Gloucester and Camden County area

Established in 1904, Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association is a non-profit home care community health organization serving Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.

We are one of the very few home care agencies qualified to provide a continuum of care for patients of all ages, no matter how serious the problem, no matter what stage of the illness. It is care we’ve been delivering to residents of South Jersey for more than 120 years, 24 hours a day. Our services, experience and exceptional people are what set us apart in the minds of our patients.

We are currently seeking Occupational Therapists to care for home care patients in the Camden or Gloucester County areas. The Occupational Therapist provides clinical services to patients with functional limitations that affect their ability to carry out activities of daily living. The Occupational Therapist provides direct care, support, and education in the home therapy program under the direction of the attending physician and in collaboration with the family, nursing case manager, home health aide, and any other disciplines. Assignments require considerable independence of professional judgment and are carried out in accordance with best practice standards and established policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess referred patients for rehab services.
• Develop and educate patients and their care givers on the plan of care.
• Thoroughly complete all required documentation.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout our service area.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of New Jersey.
• Graduate of an Occupation Therapist education program.
• Certification for CPR.
• At least 2 years of recent experience.

Join our exceptional team and find out why we are the first name in home health care, and therapy services for southern New Jersey patients.

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