Occupational Therapist
Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse - Walpole, MA
NWVNA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in the home care setting. Flexible schedule and competitive salary!
Duties will include:
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Assumes accountability for own professional practice in achieving patient outcomes
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Accurately, promptly and thoroughly documents patient care observations, interventions and evaluations, meeting agency parameters.
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Accountable for managing a caseload of patients to achieve optimum patient outcomes
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Identifies primary diagnosis, reasons for home care, and problems based on assessment, which includes patient demonstration of functional status; then develops a plan of care that will best meet patient outcomes
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Responsible for initiating, evaluating and updating the patient plan of care to achieve desired outcomes
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Provides performance skill assessments and customized treatment programs to patients in their homes, with the goal of improving patient’s ability to maintain independence and perform Activities of Daily Living.
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Provides comprehensive home evaluations with adaptation recommendations
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Acts as the liaison between patient/family and homecare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively
Requirements:
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Current licensure from the Board of Allied Health in the State of Massachusetts
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Current valid driver's license
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Graduate of an accredited college of Occupational Therapy
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Must have demonstrated competence in community health or clinical patient care setting, providing direct patient care with patients for a minimum of two years
Required experience:
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Clinical experience requirements: 3 years:
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Prior Home Care experience preferred: 1 year
