Occupational Therapist - Per diem

Home Health; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Health in Vermont is seeking an occupational therapist for per diem and full-time opportunities. The OT will provide therapy to patients across settings, focusing on daily activities to improve participation and quality of life.

You will educate patients, families and caregivers, work with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to discharge planning. Vermont licensure required or eligible; site-specific experience may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont.
• Site-specific experience is noted for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients across varying health states and settings.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers for continued care after discharge.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support engagement in daily life activities.
• Contribute to program development and continuous improvement of patient care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed to practice OT in Vermont

Job description

Per diem and Full-time availability.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides occupational therapy to patients in varying states of health and illness. The practice of occupational therapy means the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, the cognitive, the psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life. The occupational therapist functions as an essential member of therapy and multidisciplinary teams providing direct care to patients. Educates and prepares patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The occupational therapist may be involved in consultative services within the organization and in the community. The occupational therapist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE:

Site specific