Occupational Therapist VNA Home Care

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient / caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.

• This position will provide coverage to Ludington and surrounding Areas*
• Our therapists provide 1 : 1 care with our patients.
• We offer generous continuing education including a full MedBridge membership and support for advanced certifications
• As a large health system, we offer many growth opportunities
• Our Epic EMR allows for seamless care and better transparency of physician notes
• As a Not-for-Profit organization they may be eligible for debt forgiveness

Essential Functions

• Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
• Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives / improvement, program development and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
• Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited occupational therapy program (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• 1 year or more of relevant experience within Home Care / VNA (Preferred)
• Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 90 days of Hire (Required)
• Driver's License - STATE MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire (Required)

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Waist to Waist >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs

Bilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Unilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Pulling Force >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 20 lbs

• Sitting : Seldom
• Standing : Frequently
• Walking : Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing : Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting : Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing : Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting : Occasionally
• Squat : Seldom
• Stair Climbing : Seldom
• Ladder Climbing : Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling : Seldom
• Driving : Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder : Occasionally
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below : Occasionally
• Handling : Occasionally
• Forceful Grip >

5 lbs : Occasionally

Forceful Pinch >

2 lbs : Occasionally

Finger / Hand Dexterity : Occasionally

Primary Location

SITE - Cedar Street Building - 1401 Cedar St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

OT - VNA South

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday (Variable)

Weekend Frequency

N / A

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