Occupational Therapist

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Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist at Nascentia Health! We have a fleet vehicle program available that supports this clinical role!

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? At Nascentia Health, we are committed to providing exceptional home health services that promote independence, safety, and well-being.
This role will primarily support Oswego County and surrounding counties.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Help clients regain independence and improve their quality of life.
• Enjoy flexibility in a role that combines clinical expertise with community outreach.

Your Role:
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to clients in their homes, following best practices and maintaining compliance with agency policies.
This role will primarily support Oswego County and surrounding counties.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform client assessments and develop tailored plans of care.
• Provide safe, effective therapy interventions in a home setting.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal client outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including OASIS requirements.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff involved in client care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Performance Standards and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services.
• Provide client assessments using best clinical practice.
• Develop appropriate plan of care.
• Provide safe occupational therapy interventions to clients/families in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain client care records using approved documentation and format.
• Documentation reflects occupational therapy care and interactions.
• Documentation is clear and concise.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• OASIS documentation is completed within regulatory time lines.
• Follow professional code of ethics and standards of practice.
• Communicate client care issues to interdisciplinary team
• Assume responsibility for supervision of paraprofessionals relevant to patient care plan.
  • Monitor job performance of home health aides and delivery of home health aide services.
• Comply with VNA policies and procedures.
• Maintain VNA productivity standards.
• Maintain adherence to agency policies and procedures including Corporate Compliance, Ethical Standards, and Confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local government rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of infection control practices.
• Adhere to uniform policy.
• Adhere to quality improvement standards.
• Keep personnel requirements up to date, i.e. health requirements, professional license requirement, professional liability insurance and other VNA requirements.
• Demonstrate skills competency through periodic evaluations.
• Participate in personal growth and development.
• Participate in education in-services and meetings.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge on an ongoing basis.
• Present a professional image to clients and the community.

Requirements:

• Currently registered by New York State and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy license.
• Current New York State driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Current professional liability insurance
• One year experience as an occupational…