Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist at Nascentia Health

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.
• Manage a diverse client caseload.
• 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:

1. Currently registered by New York State and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Current New York State Occupational Therapy license.
3. Current New York State driver's license and automobile insurance.
4. Current professional liability insurance
5. One year experience as an occupational therapist preferred.

Physical Requirements:

1. Speaking/visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend and express written/verbal communication.
2. Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity including:
1. Pushing/pulling - Typical weight 50 pounds, Maximum weight 150 pounds
2. Lifting and carrying - Typical weight 25 pounds, Maximum weight 40 pounds
3. Patient transfers, extensive bending, standing, kneeling, walking in various weather conditions e.g. snow, rain, sleet, and going up and down stairs.
3. Ability to drive on a daily basis in all weather conditions to Onondaga and/or Oswego County.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $75,250- $87,138.92/annually] with:

• 401K with generous Employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• On-Site Employee Fitness Center and Gym Membership
• Partially funded HSA
• Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave
• Short/Long term Disability
• Exceptional work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Much More!

About Nascentia Health:

Nascentia Health is leading the way in home care, post acute care and long-term community health. A healthcare system without walls, Nascentia is an innovator in the concept of healthcare, truly focused on the patient as a whole. By serving people in their homes, Nascentia Health is able to provide true holistic care. We can address immediate needs, help support positive long term medical and lifestyle choices that provide for better outcomes, leverage cutting edge in-home care technologies, and help avoid unnecessary visits to busy healthcare facilities.

Our employees are our greatest asset. They work hard every day to make our system amazing and are dedicated to our mission of being the premier home and community-based care system for the regions we serve. We want everyone to love what they do, be excited about coming to work, and take pride in being part of our team.

Nascentia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Employment is contingent upon negative results of a pre-hire drug screen and background check clearance.