Home Health Occupational Therapist (Non-exempt)
About The Position
The Home Health Occupational Therapist models Compassus values and promotes its philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as a foundation. The role upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and fosters positive working relationships within the company and with external stakeholders. This licensed professional provides coordinated care to patients of all ages, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ occupational roles and performance when physical, psychosocial, or cognitive impairments are present, intervenes to address deficits, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The position is based in Portland-East Oregon, serving home health patients on weekdays during the day shift. It is full-time and part of a bargaining unit covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
- Active, unencumbered Occupational Therapist license in the state or states of employment.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to articulate and embrace the hospice philosophy.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
- Maintain professional growth and competency, attend required in-services, and participate in in-service programs.
- Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, physicians, and other health professionals to coordinate services and make appropriate referrals.
- Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments, including Agency/OASIS assessments, and evaluate sensory-motor neuromuscular, psychosocial, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior.
- Assess the physical, social, safety, and cultural components of the patient’s occupational environment.
- Teach clients and families about disease processes and required treatments.
- Fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints.
- Perform and oversee patient care by other team members, when applicable, including home health aide and COTA supervision, consistent with patient needs and preferences.
- Prepare and maintain the Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical documentation; identify therapy barriers and desired outcomes, set goals, revise the Plan of Care based on evaluations and ongoing assessment, and plan for discharge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Continuing education support.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Competitive pay.
- Flexible time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness programs.
- Leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
