Occupational Therapy
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Mission
The Natick Walpole VNA is committed to a traditional, yet innovative approach of providing highly skilled compassionate home health care to the communities it serves. The NWVNA continually strives to be responsive to patient and community needs, to promote healthy lifestyles, and facilitate independence and resourcefulness to enable people to remain in their own homes, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
Job Summary
Come make a difference where patients are most comfortable – their homes! Join our team of compassionate care givers providing exceptional care throughout our community.
With 114+ years of service to the community, the Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association is one of the most trusted non-profit providers of home health, public health, and community- based certified health home care in the region.
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable Occupational Therapist to join our team to provide excellent care and who enjoys working with patients in their homes.
Opening for an OT – coverage areas to include Natick, Ashland, Framingham, and surrounding towns
Responsibilities:
- Provide care and services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Assist community members and health field personnel to assess, plan for, and provide needed health and related services.
- Document provided care in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provide teaching to clients and families.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the health care team, community agencies, and referral sources.
- Communicate the plan of care with patients and families and ensure understanding of the exercise program prescribed.
- Responsive to meeting or exceeding patient/client expectations and promotes a positive image of NWVNA.
- Adhere to HIPAA laws, maintains patient confidentiality, and adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
- Attend continuing education programs.
- Other duties assigned by the clinical manager.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Current licensure from the Board of Allied Health in the State of Massachusetts
- Current valid driver’s license
- Must have demonstrated competence in community health or clinical patient care setting, providing direct patient care with patients for a minimum of two years.
Skills/Competencies:
- Demonstrates responsibility for self-direction
- Demonstrates the ability to learn and utilize computer technology
- Effective communication skills
- The ability to work in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
