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Job description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
nVisiting Health Services of New Jersey (VHSNJ), a partnership between Hackensack Meridian Health ( and St. Joseph's Health ( , provides a comprehensive continuum of home health care and hospice services, support, and resources to patients and families in Passaic, Bergen, and parts of Morris counties. The VHSNJ multidisciplinary clinical and support teams provide high quality care to patients where they most want to be-in their homes.
nAt Visiting Health Services of New Jersey and Hackensack Meridian Health, we recognize our team members by offering a Total Rewards package including: Comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401k match and Tuition Reimbursement.
nResponsible for providing professional rehabilitation therapy to patients in their home through evaluation, development and implementation of individual goal-oriented therapy programs in accordance with organization policies and procedures and external organizations.
nnnComplete patient evaluation within the specified time frame and assure it contains data that is reflective of a complete, holistic assessment of the client's condition.
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nnDevelop an individualized treatment program based on the evaluation findings focusing on time-oriented, functional and measurable short and long-term goals.
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nnPrepare EMR documentation such as progress notes, reassessments and discharge summaries according to policy and procedure. Assure progress notes and reassessments reflect skilled care and monitor the patient`s status and progress towards goal achievement.
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nnAssure documentation is precise, neat and legible. Assure documentation is submitted in a timely manner and supports the need for continued skilled care in the home.
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nnAssure that service delivery follows the frequency an duration on the physician`s plan of care for the client.
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nnAct as liaison among physician, MCP and other members of the health care team to ensure effective coordination, appropriate resource referral, and utilization of home health aide services.
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nnEducate the patient and/or caregiver in a written home program. Submit a copy of the program for the medical record according to policy.
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nnProvide comprehensive education to patients and/or caregivers based upon their identified needs in a manner that they are able to understand.
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nnDevelop a rapport and mutual respect with the patient to foster an optimum environment for goal achievement. Implement the treatment plan utilizing correct and appropriate clinical skills and techniques. Independently meet productivity requirements on a consistent basis.
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nnParticipate in discharge planning throughout the patient`s course of care. Address problem areas appropriately.
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nnComplete scheduling requirements timely and accurately.
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nnRespond to voice mail and messages in a timely manner.
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nnDocument case communication with other members of the health care team as appropriate throughout the patient`s course of care.
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nnAssure the discharge summary indicates the patient`s current status, outcomes achieved and recommendations for further services or interventions.
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nnOther duties and/or projects as assigned. Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.
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nnAdheres to HMH`s Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
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nnLifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
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n nEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
nnnBachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
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nnMinimum of One (1) Year OT Experience
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nnPC Experience/Skills
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n nEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
nnnMaster's Degree
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nnHome Care Experience
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n nLicenses and Certifications Required:
nnnOccupational Therapist License.
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nnAHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
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n n nMinimum rate of $97,011.20 Annually
nHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
nThe starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
nnnLabor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
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nnExperience: Years of relevant work experience.
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nnEducation and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
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nnSkills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
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nnGeographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
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nnInternal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
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nnBudget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
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n nSome jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
nIn addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
nHACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
little falls, NJ, 07424, US
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