Occupational Therapist - PRN

Description:

VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.

We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled persons.

The VMRC Therapy team has recently transitioned from a contracted team to in-house. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to help complete our therapy team. As a vital team member, you will have the opportunity to support residents in meeting their therapy goals and improving their quality of life.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Occupational Therapist state license; CPR certification

1. Works effectively to comply with policies of all VMRC areas. Works collaboratively with team members to meet resident needs across the VMRC campus.

2. Effectively works with other members of the VMRC team to provide in-service’s and education to meet individual resident/patient needs according to standard, regulations, gaps in service delivery and initiatives.

3. Completes scheduled screenings for SL and AL. 

4. Address patient’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality.

5. Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions. 

6. Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). 

7. Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components. 

8. Assess patients’ home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.

9.  Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use. 

10. Guide and educate family members and caregivers.

11. Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.

12. Collect data and document processes followed.

13. Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.