Occupational Therapy

NWVNA; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Clinical team providing in-home care across Natick, Ashland, Framingham and surrounding towns.

We value a Massachusetts-licensed OT with at least two years of direct patient care in community health or clinical settings who can work both collaboratively and independently and who is proficient with computer technology to maintain accurate, timely documentation and coordinate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current licensure from the MA Board of Allied Health.
• Minimum of two years direct patient care in community health or clinical setting.
• Demonstrates responsibility for self-direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and utilize computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assist community members and health field personnel to assess, plan for, and provide needed health and related services.
• Document provided care in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide teaching to clients and families.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the health care team, community agencies, and referral sources.
• Communicate the plan of care with patients and families and ensure understanding of the exercise program prescribed.
• Responsive to meeting or exceeding patient/client expectations and promotes a positive image of NWVNA.
• Adhere to HIPAA laws, maintains patient confidentiality, and adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
• Attend continuing education programs.
• Other duties assigned by the clinical manager.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Self-direction

Patient care

Education

Massachusetts licensure

Job description

Department: Clinical

Reports To: Clinical Manager

Mission

The Natick Walpole VNA is committed to a traditional, yet innovative approach of providing highly skilled compassionate home health care to the communities it serves. The NWVNA continually strives to be responsive to patient and community needs, to promote healthy lifestyles, and facilitate independence and resourcefulness to enable people to remain in their own homes, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Job Summary

Come make a difference where patients are most comfortable – their homes! Join our team of compassionate care givers providing exceptional care throughout our community.

With 114+ years of service to the community, the Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association is one of the most trusted non-profit providers of home health, public health, and community- based certified health home care in the region.

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable Occupational Therapist to join our team to provide excellent care and who enjoys working with patients in their homes.

Opening for an OT – coverage areas to include Natick, Ashland, Framingham, and surrounding towns

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services in accordance with the plan of care.


• Assist community members and health field personnel to assess, plan for, and provide needed health and related services.


• Document provided care in an accurate and timely manner.


• Provide teaching to clients and families.


• Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the health care team, community agencies, and referral sources.


• Communicate the plan of care with patients and families and ensure understanding of the exercise program prescribed.


• Responsive to meeting or exceeding patient/client expectations and promotes a positive image of NWVNA.


• Adhere to HIPAA laws, maintains patient confidentiality, and adheres to all agency policies and procedures.


• Attend continuing education programs.


• Other duties assigned by the clinical manager.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Current licensure from the Board of Allied Health in the State of Massachusetts


• Must have demonstrated competence in community health or clinical patient care setting, providing direct patient care with patients for a minimum of two years.


• Demonstrates responsibility for self-direction


• Demonstrates the ability to learn and utilize computer technology


• The ability to work in a team-oriented environment as well as independently