What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Per diem position at Visiting Nurse Association?
Overview
The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services.
Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.
Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!
The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as:
Responsibilities
The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services.
Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.
Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!
The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as:
- Competitive pay
- Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays*
- Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance*
- Employer paid term life insurance*
- 403b retirement plan with company match after one year
- Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service*
- Free CEU credits
- Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Several local and national discounts
- Available to benefit eligible associates
Responsibilities
- Administer treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Observe patient's condition to monitor response to treatment.
- Counsel and teach patient and their significant others to accomplish goals.
- Conduct occupational assessment/histories to determine health problems and level of functional ability.
- Establish and follow care plan which addresses problems requiring intervention.
- Formulate appropriate discharge plans.
- Meet with Therapy Scheduler on a regular basis.
- Maintain clinical records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.
- Assist in preparation of home health aides assignments and provide guidance to aides when applicable to occupational therapy.
- Attends case conferences on an as needed basis.
- Participate in inservice educational programs.
- Provide supervision to licensed occupational therapy assistants.
- Must hold current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida
- One year occupational therapy experience.
- Home Health experience highly desired
- lymphedema certification preferred
