Occupational Therapist; OT - Home Health Services - Per Diem

Overview

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. KVH offers clinics and services including family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric nurse practitioner program, home health and hospice, physical therapy, orthopedics, general surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, and urgent care. KVH is committed to its Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles. Benefits include health insurance options with employer contributions, and a robust employee wellness program.

KVH emphasizes continuing education and quick vesting for pension eligibility after one year of part-time status. For more details about the comprehensive benefits package, visit the KVH website.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for developing an occupational therapy plan of care based on a complete assessment and the direction of the patient s physician. This plan integrates Occupational Therapy into the Home Health plan of care and coordinates services with other team members involved in the plan of care. The Occupational Therapist may be requested to evaluate Medicare Hospice patients for palliation of symptoms or problems affecting performance of activities of daily living, environmental needs, or equipment needs.

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program & currently licensed in the State of Washington
• Current CPR certification (maintenance required)
• Two years’ experience in a health care setting
• Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Access to reliable transportation and valid Automobile Insurance

• Experience with geriatrics, Medicare and home health

Wage: Wage range currently starts at $42.95/hour and goes up to $65.09/hour. Actual wage will be based on years of applicable experience. This position may also be eligible to receive an additional 15% premium in lieu of benefits.

FTE: Per Diem

Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible