Occupational Therapist (Sign on Bonus $10,000)

Are you compassionate and energetic? Come work for The VNA of Albany.

Voted “Favorite Home Healthcare agency” 2026 Capital Region Living Bestie Awards: Services. The VNA of Albany is a 4-star agency for both quality and patient satisfaction. We are a certified home health care agency providing skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services, and medical social work to individuals in the comfort of their homes. These individuals have conditions that are acute or chronic and require the skill of our dedicated clinicians.

VNA of Albany is proud to be the oldest continually operating home healthcare agency in New York State. We are looking for talented and dedicated OT’s to serve patients in their homes. Come join a team that cares!

Job Summary:

• Performs comprehensive evaluation and assessment of patient’s activities of daily living (ADL) abilities, upper extremity function, sensory/motor skills, home environment, psychosocial needs, and rehabilitation potential by the application of appropriate diagnostic and evaluative tests. Evaluates need for appropriate assistive/adaptive, orthotic devices.
• Instructs, supervises, and assists patients in the performance of therapy procedures, including (but not limited to) functional and sensory-perceptual exercises, activities of daily living, homemaking and work/skill activities, joint protection, work simplification techniques, infant stimulations and child development programs. Evaluates, fabricates, and/or obtains and adjusts, orthotic devices, assistive devices and needed adaptations.
• Provides health education specific to the needs of the patient and caregivers to enable them to reach their maximum level of independence and well-being during the episode of care. This education takes into consideration their ability to learn, their cultural/spiritual background and their motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of teaching methods and patient/caregiver response to teaching.
• Participates in patient centered conferences & team meetings.
• Utilizes standard precautions and appropriate infection control techniques to prevent/control transmission of infection to patients or staff.
• Serves as case manager, coordinates and communicates plan of care with appropriate disciplines/community resources.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient medical and financial information. Protects patient records from loss, damage and unauthorized access.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation of patient care, communication, medical orders, referrals, progress summaries, supplies requisitions and all other patient care related paperwork. Completes agency and clinical documentation within identified time frames. Completes OASIS Assessments based on requirements.
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences including current research and literature in the occupational therapy practice.
• Assists with the orientation and/or guidance of new staff members, students, Board members and other selected individuals.
• Maintains awareness of and follows agency policies and procedures. May assist in the formulation/revision of policies related to their practice.
• Demonstrates support of customer service standards.
• Consistently meets productivity standards set by the Department.
• Contributes to the quality improvement activities of the agency by participation in Performance Improvement activities and in identification of activities/resources requiring updating and/or further research.
• Performs related tasks as requested/required.
• Assesses patient’s physical, mental, emotional, socioeconomic, financial, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors, which affect health status and the person’s ability to cope with illness and/or disability.
• Identifies patient problems based on assessment and works with the patient and caregivers to develop, implement, revise and evaluate a plan for care including other disciplines and community services considering resources available to the patient. Makes appropriate referrals in consultation with the primary Medical Practitioner.
• Assist patients and families in obtaining needed assistive devices and equipment.
• Identifies those cases or components of the therapy plan of care that may be delegated to allied personnel and provides instruction, training, guidance and timely supervision/evaluation of COTAs and HHAs. Coordinates care of the patient with PTAs/HHAs in case conferences, establishes the Aide plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
• Evaluates the patient’s responses to care and treatment, documents and reports significant changes to the primary Medical Practitioner.
• Acts as a consultant, teacher, and demonstrates application of therapy techniques to patients, family members, nurses, and/or home health aides and/or COTA’s.

Requirements:

• Current NY State O.T. License
• Driver’s License & Reliable Transportation
• A minimum of 1 year of recent experience in geriatric care
• Home Care experience (Preferred)
• Must be willing to travel throughout the assigned county

VNA of Albany provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $54.22 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• OTR (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $42 - $54