Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Overview

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Wage Compensation - Min: $99,199.55 Max: $

The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team in developing, administering and implementing the therapeutic services designed to help patients regain their optimal level of function in meaningful daily activities including self-care, leisure and work. The Occupational Therapist will be under the supervision of the Home Health and Hospice Manager.

• Accept responsibility for evaluation of the patient’s functional status and for interpretations and implementation of the physician’s plan of care.
• Complete assessment/reassessment and make decisions based upon objective tests and measurements.
• Communicate observations, facts and treatment suggestions as an interdisciplinary team member, individually and through team meetings to ensure coordination of the plan of care.
• Provide education and direction to patients and coworkers as appropriate.
• Work independently and cooperatively.
• Recognize and protect patient rights.
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain or trauma.
• Complete accurate and concise documentation of all communications, coordination and treatment activity.
• Adapt to emergency situations, be alert to changes in the patient’s condition.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Preferred:
Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice. Current knowledge of occupational therapy as related to physical disability and rehabilitation procedures, medicine and surgery procedures, mental health concepts, the elderly population, long term care and home health and hospice.

Required:

Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must have a current certification in BLS.

Must show proof of auto insurance.

Preferred:
Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Required:

Has two years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist.

Preferred:
Previous Home Health experience.

Equipment/Tools/Work Aides

Orthotic devices, medical equipment necessary to complete testing and assessments, functioning devices, adaptive equipment. Must have available car in reliable condition with insurance coverage.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Possesses knowledge of the scope and complexity of the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well‑being served by the hospital. Mathematical computational skills and an ability to communicate therapeutically. Must be self‑motivated, responsible, role model, and well organized.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as…