Occupational Therapist VNA Home Care
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Rockland
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary Responsible for evaluation treatment of
patients with a variety of sports, orthopedic and physical
disorders, working cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team
and department to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of
optimal patient care services. Monitors the treatment activities of
rehabilitation aides. Job Description Please take a look at these
videos from our VNA team members. VNA Videos: Lucia Auguiste,
Director of Clinical Operations, MSN (why she came back,
compensation, flexibility) Video link: https://bcove.video/44WYuGR
Lucia Auguiste, Director of Clinical Operations, MSN (Outpatient
Homebased Therapy-Training) Video link: https://bcove.video/4o5dk5v
Erin Florek, Occupational Therapist, Team Leader Video link:
https://bcove.video/3IZRQ9U MRI: Nickolas Sorel, MRI Technologist
Video link: https://bcove.video/44Yj9Je ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1)
Patient Care a) Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations,
re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with
established departmental and discipline specific standards of care
and practice and within insurance parameters as required b)
Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using
evidence based practice c) Practices within the legal boundaries of
Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental
agencies d) Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff
working under their plans of care e) Directs other licensed and
non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and
volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately
understanding their role, knowledge and capability f) Follows the
organization’s infection control standards g) Maintains patient
safety practices throughout all instances of patient care h)
Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the
patient’s status i) Establishes goals in collaboration with the
patient that are realistic, measurable and functional j) Develops
an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that
include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and
duration of follow up care k) Implements appropriate treatment
interventions based on established goals l) Provides initial and
ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
m) Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner,
demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience. n)
Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer
appropriate o) Supports South Shore Health and department mission,
vision and values p) Adheres to South Shore Health policies and
procedures 2) Documentation/Billing a) Follows department standards
for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry b)
Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s
current status and ongoing needs c) Adheres to all South Shore
Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation
regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness d) Takes
responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff e)
Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including i)
Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided ii)
Application of appropriate modifiers iii) Charge correction iv)
Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions 3)
Productivity a) Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for
primary area(s) 4) Technology a) Possesses a willingness and
ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that
continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
b) Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate
information effectively and efficiently c) Accurately uses all
software applications as needed for job performance 5)
Communication a) Communicates effectively with staff, peers,
colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of
communication (written, verbal, non-verbal) b) Appropriately uses
all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with
standard practices c) Responds in a timely manner when feedback is
requested 6) Professional Development a) Assumes responsibility for
maintaining ongoing professional development b) Embraces change in
clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence c)
Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical
students d) Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and
incorporates them into practice e) Establishes and strives to
achieve annual goals f) Takes advantage of learning opportunities
for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences,
and/or reading professional articles 7) Professional Behaviors a)
Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation b)
Maintain composure during stressful situations c) Complete clinical
and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to
policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines d) Utilize
critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as
well as in emergent situations e) Communicates appropriately and
effectively following chain of command f) Demonstrates
dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the
department Non-Essential Functions 1) Demonstrates willingness to
identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental
needs of the Health System or department 2) Performs other duties
as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Required BS or MS
in Occupational Therapy from accredited school Minimum Work
Experience Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience
preferred. Required Licenses / Registrations OT - Occupational
Therapist Maintain active license to practice Occupational Therapy
in Massachusetts Required Classes/Skills - BLS - Basic Life
Support
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