Occupational Therapist- Home Care

**Visiting Nurse Services Westchester, established in 1901, is looking for Occupational Therapy professionals in Northern Westchester.

We are seeking both Full Time and Fee For Service.**

As a "destination employer", VNS Westchester is a company that is widely considered a highly desirable place to work, where people actively seek out employment opportunities due to its reputation for career growth, positive work culture, competitive benefits, and strong brand image, essentially making it a "dream company" within the industry for potential employees to aspire to join and stay at long-term.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,800 / year

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement Program
• Health Savings Accounts
• Pension
• 403B Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Life Insurance

We have one of the top benefits packages in the industry!

Occupational therapist position description:

Evaluates the patient’s ability to function in the home and determines the need for therapeutic interventions, appliances and or modifications of the environment.
Develops a therapeutic plan of treatment and appropriate goals in collaboration with the patient, family, physician and other health team members.

Provides direct care to treat disabilities and injuries through the use of accepted occupational therapy modalities.
Identifies and reports significant clinical information to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager in coordinating services.

Documents all clinical evaluations, treatments and patient’s responses to therapy interventions. Instructs and supervises the patient and caregivers in the home exercise program and other aspects of patient care as appropriate and documents their response to instruction.

Systematically plans for discharge in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• NYS Professional License and current registration to practice as an occupational therapist.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the New York Board for Occupational Therapy or AOTA.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in direct provision of occupational therapy services.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.