Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity| Job Information | |
| Ref ID: | 810-64-00 |
| Location: | Pottstown |
| Base Pay: | N/A |
| Employee Type: | Full-Time |
| Industry: | Home Care Services |
| Manages Others: | Yes |
| Job Type: | Health Care - Rehabilitation |
| Required Education: | Bachelor`s Degree from an Accredited School of Occupational Therapy |
| Required Experience: | 1 Year Experience in OT, preferably in Home Care Setting |
| Required Travel: | Daily Local Travel |
| Relocation Covered: | No |
| Description: | Do you enjoy autonomy and working independently? Are you looking for a change? Then why not join us and work in home health! Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity is currently seeking a full time Occupational Therapist to provide services to individuals of all ages whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness, developmental problems, the aging process, and social or psychological difficulties. The Occupational Therapist is responsible to assist the Clinical Managers in instructing members of the staff, students, and ancillary personnel in matters related to occupational therapy, and assist the physician in assessing client’s ability to carry out necessary physical and emotional functions by employing diagnostic and prognostic procedures. Responsible for providing clients with specialized assistance in learning skills; using selected educational and rehabilitative activities to build balanced lifestyle of work and leisure; providing sensory motor therapy and objective assessment of cognitive and sensory function pertaining to independence in critical life management skills; and assessing the living environment for recommended adaptations and additions to the architectural structure to increase functional self-reliance. REQUIREMENTS Interested candidates must have knowledge of the functioning of an occupational therapy program, knowledge and appreciation of the relationship of a medically-approved occupational therapy program to the total home care program, and ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. You must be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum approved by the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association, must have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate (we re-recertify if needed) and at least one year’s experience in the field of occupational therapy, preferably in home health, although not required. Also required is a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license, automobile insurance and available automobile during working hours and able to drive in all types of weather. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, lift without weight restrictions, relate to others, write, speak, make independent judgments, listen and use visual acuity and finger dexterity. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, computerized documentation, cell phones, mileage reimbursement, and more! |
| Facility: | Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity |
| Specialty: | Occupational Therapy, OTR |
| Schedule: | Full-Time |
| Scheduled Hours: | Monday thru Friday, 8a - 4:30p |
| Weekends: | No |
| Holidays: | No |
| On-call: | No |
| Licensure: | Occupational Therapy License |
| Additional Information: | ABOUT US: The Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity is part of a family of home care providers serving southeastern Pennsylvania. Our nonprofit organization, including our affiliated agencies in Allentown and Wyomissing, are accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program and State licensed as well as Medicare and Medicaid certified. Serving Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. |
Contact Information |
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| Contact: | Susan Curtis, HR Recruiter |
| Email: | hr.recruiter@hhcminc.org |
| Phone: | (610) 378-0481, x3109 |
| Fax: | (610) 378-9762 |