Pediatric Occupational Therapist

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Rutland, VT, is seeking a per diem Pediatric Occupational Therapist for the Kids on the Move program in Franklin County. The OT will evaluate and treat clients in homes or school settings, supervise students, and ensure quality of care with proper documentation and IEP involvement.

The role requires a OT credential in Vermont, relevant pediatric experience, and ability to pass background checks; a valid driver’s license and vehicle are also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Vermont State OT license required.
• Two years of clinical Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and administer pediatric occupational therapy in clients' homes or schools.
• Supervise students, COTAs and rehab aides.
• Develop care plans to promote functional independence and safety.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other rehab services.
• Document thoroughly in clinical records and complete IEP-related activities.

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire a per diem Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Franklin County for our Kids on the Move program. Are you looking to further your career in home health therapy? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!

About Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

As a Pediatric OT, you will 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, certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Works collaboratively with QI staff to maximize accuracy of clinical notes and OASIS documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admissions requirements and additional criteria:

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy required, Master's preferred
• Current Vermont State OT license required
• Two years of clinical Occupational Therapy experience preferred
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required. Valid driver's license and insured vehicle required.