Occupational Therapist (Adult Home Health)

The University of Vermont Health Network

• $76K — $114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy
  • 1+ years of general OT experience with a Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong understanding of adaptive techniques and equipment
  • Ability to manage a caseload effectively
  • Excellent communication skills for patient and family interaction

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services in patients' homes
  • Conduct initial in-home assessments for new patients
  • Develop and manage individualized care plans
  • Coordinate with families, physicians, and other care providers
  • Document all clinical and administrative activities accurately

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a standard 37.5-hour work week
  • No weekend shifts required
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive home care environment
  • Access to a network of community health resources
  • Potential for professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Building Name: HHH - Home Health & Hospice

Location Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester Vermont

Regular

Department: HHH - Home Health Service- North

Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.5

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 37.5

Shift: Variable-8Hr

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $36.50 Mid $45.63 Max $54.75

Recruiter: Greg Cary

Occupational Therapist

Full Time

To provide a full range of occupational therapy services in a home care setting, under moderate to minimal clinical supervision

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy

Experience:
• One or more years of general OT experience with Bachelor’s degree

Performance Standards:

  • Provide a full range of occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, under moderate to minimal personal and procedural clinical supervision, including: ongoing assessments of current status; implementation of treatment plans, including specific therapeutic exercises/activities and instruction in using adaptive techniques and equipment in order to regain maximum independence, and the like; teaching patients about their conditions and OT treatment plans, self-treatment and care, prevention of further injury, and the like; counseling patients regarding psycho-social problems related to physical disabilities; instruct and supervise LNA’s in specific care with patients
  • Admit patients and conduct comprehensive initial in-home assessments
  • Manage a caseload of patients, including developing appropriate care plans and revising as circumstances change, scheduling visits, and so forth. Plan and coordinate a variety of services for patients provided by the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice and other community health care and human services organizations.
  • Confer with patients’ families, physicians, and other care providers to coordinate services, discuss patients’ status, needs and problems, and so forth
  • Prepare all required clinical and administrative documentation related to assigned activities, including admissions write-ups, chart notes, documentation of conversations, care plans, and the like, adhering to all relevant legal regulations, technical requirements of government agencies, internal procedures, and professional standards

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