VNA - Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Position Title: Occupational Therapist FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Branch Director of Clinical Leader

SUPERVISES: Occupational Therapy Assistants

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation

COMPANY: MHS/The Overlook - West Springfield Campus

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Occupational Therapist p r o v i de s skill e d o cc up a ti o n a l t h e r ap y s e r v ic e s c on sist e n t w ith p ro f e ssi ona l a nd r e g u l a t o r y st anda r d s a n d p o lici e s. P a r tici pa t e s in t h e d e v e l op m en t o f i nd i v i dua li z ed p r o gr a m s n e c e ss a r y to a c h i e v e p a ti e n t c a r e o b j e cti v e s.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The f oll o w ing du t i e s a re norm a l f or t his p o s i t ion. This li s t i s n ot t o be c on s t ru e d a s e xc l u s i v e or a ll i n c lu s i v e . O t h e r du t i e s m a y be r e quir e d a nd as s ign e d.

• Pe r f o r m c o m p re hen si v e p a ti en t a ss e s s m e n ts to d e t e r m i n e f un c ti o n a l d e f icit and po t e n ti a l an d e s t ab lish a t h e r ap e u tic p r o gr a m . D e v e l o p a t he ra p y p l a n o f c a r e to i n cl ud e go a ls a n d d is c ha rg e p l an s .

• D o c u m en t, w it h in ti m e f ra m e s , o b s e r v a ti on s, pa ti e n t's r e s p on s e to t r ea t m e n t, t r ea t m e n t p r o gr a m s , d e gr e e o f p r o gr e ss a n d no t a b le c han g e s i n p a t i en t c o nd iti o n. C o m p l e t e s a ll do c u me n t a ti o n r e q u i r e d a n d in a cc o r d a n ce w ith st a t e an d f e d e r al r e g u l a ti on s a n d po lic y . D e m o n st r a t e a d m i n is t r a ti o n o f o b j e cti v e , st a nda r d i z e d t e sts an d m e a s u r e s a n d p e r f o r m a n ce o f e v i den c e - ba s e d p r a cti c e in do c u m e n t a ti o n.

• C o m m un i c a te a n d c oor d i na te pa t i en t c a r e w ith o t he r m e m be r s o f t h e p a ti en t's h e a lth c a r e t e a m . A t t e n d em p l o y e e m ee ti n g s a n d p a ti en t c o n f e r en c e s.

• Supe r v ise o cc u pa t i on a l t he r ap y a ssist a n ts in a cc o r d a n ce w ith r e g u l a ti on s a n d p o lic y .

• P r o v i d e pa ti e n t an d f a m ily t ea c h i n g r e l a t e d t o t h e p a ti e n t's o cc u pa t i ona l t he ra p y p r o gr a m a n d pa ti e n t / f a m ily en g a g e m e n t in go a l a c h i e v e m en t . A ssist t h e pa t i ent and / o r f a m ily to p r o c u r e n e e d e d e q u i p m en t o r s upp li e s.

• P r o v i d e o cc u p a ti o na l t he r ap y i n t e r v en ti o n s in a cc o r d a n ce w ith p h y s i ci an 's o rd e r s an d a cc e p t e d e v i den c e - ba s e d p ro f e ssi o na l pr a ctic e s.

• Util i z e app ro p r i a te h an d w a s h i n g , st a n da r d p r e c au t i on s an d pe r s o n a l p r o t e cti v e e q u i p m e n t.

• Kee p k no w l ed g e o f o c c upa t i ona l t he ra p y t h e o r y an d p r a cti c e c u rr e n t a n d a c q u i r es ne w skills a s ne e de d b y a tt en d an ce a t w o r ks hop s, c ou r s e s , i n - s e r v ic e s, e t c .

• D e m o n st r a t e s p ro f ici e n cy w ith t h e a d m i n ist ra ti o n o f o b j e cti v e st a n d ar d i z e d t e sts a nd m ea s u r e s an d c o m p li a n ce w ith r e g u l a t o r y st a nda r d s.

• Ot he r d u ti e s a s n e c e s s a r y .

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To p e r f orm t his j ob s u cce s s f ul l y , a n indi v i du a l mu s t be a ble t o p e r f orm e a c h es s e n t i a l du t y sa t i s f ac t ori l y . The r e quir e m e n t s li s t e d b e l o w a re r e pr e s e n t a t i v e of t he k n o w l e dg e , s k il l s , a nd a bi l i t i e s r e qui r e d. R eas o n a ble a c c ommod a t ions m ay be m a de t o e n a ble i n d i v idu a ls w i t h di s a bi l i t i e s t o p e r f orm t he e sse n t i a l f un c t ion s .

• G r adu a te o f a n a cc r ed i t e d Oc c u p a ti o n a l T he r ap y p r o gr a m .

• L ic en s e d a s a n O T in t h e s t a t e ( s) o f p r a ctic e . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: • W o r k p r i m a r ily i ndoo r s in a cli m a te c on t r o ll e d s e tti n g .

• Po ssi b le e x po s u r e t o u np l ea s an t o d o r s.

• Po ssi b le e x po s u r e t o c he m i c a ls a s i d en t i f i e d i n t h e M S DS Ma nua l.

• Po ssi b le e x po s u r e t o i n f e cti o n s, d is ea s e s an d b l o od b o r n e pa t ho ge n s.

• C on ti n u ou s e x po s u r e t o r e si d e n ts w h o a r e ill, c o n f u s ed , i rr it ab le a n d i rr a ti ona l.

• Sub j e ct to ho stile a n d e m o ti o n a lly up s e t f a m i l y m e m b e r s, p e r s o n ne l an d v isit o r s.

• M a y w o r k be y on d no r m a l w o r ki n g hou r s a n d o n w ee k e nd s an d ho l i da y s w hen ne c e s s a r y .

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW:

The Overlook is a non-profit organization operating since 1911 and offering a full continuum of care and services for older adults in MA. The organization embraces its rich history and heritage, owning and managing 218 Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages, 28 Enhanced Care Private Suites, a 14- Suite Assisted Living Memory Care neighborhood, 27-unit Short-term Post-Acute Rehabilitation, 112-bed Long Term Care Skilled Nursing, as well as Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty and Care Management divisions.

The Overlook and its 3 subsidiaries are based in Charlton, MA, with satellite home health and hospice offices across the state. The organization employs approximately 600 talented and compassionate Team Members and serves 1,500+ Residents/Patients.

The Overlook has a Vision to design a mixed-use Community beyond its singular function as a Retirement Community, a pedestrian-friendly, walkable "Village Center" environment, with select retailers, restaurants featuring fresh, locally sourced food, a brewery, a large banquet, and events center, enriching programs, health and wellness-focused on mind, body and spirit, and more. The Overlook's bucolic setting on 450 acres of beautiful New England countryside, 16 miles of nature trails, a dog park, and a wealth of amenities offer limitless possibilities in helping us reposition our Campus.

THE OVERLOOK WAY:

All Team Members of The Overlook must embrace and commit to conducting themselves at all times in support of our 28 Guiding Principles, Culture of Excellence, and core values, which form the foundation of our unique culture. The Overlook strives to exceed expectations, inspire and "Do what's best for those we serve."

Integrity: saying what you mean, meaning what you say (in action and words), even if it hurts you personally or professionally

Respect for Individual Choice: empowering and supporting others in their Self-determination for health and well-being, as they define it

Compassion: understanding and empathy for others

Creativity/Innovation: thinking wildly, planning accordingly

Grace: putting people at ease, without compromising performance o.