Occupational Therapist-HH

EvergreenHealth•Seattle, WA

1d•$46 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is one of the largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community. As an interdisciplinary team, we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of Nurses (RN & LPN), Certified Wound Care Specialists, Psychiatric Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, and Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides). We utilize Epic as a tool to streamline and optimize clinical, administrative, and revenue cycle workflows. We offer flexible schedules and work/life balance by providing a variety of territories to work/serve, keeping you in the territory closest to your home or desired community. New staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty. We support professional development through our Tuition Assistance program, paid CEU’s, and career advancement through leadership pathways. We maintain low staff to patient ratios to ensure staff feel safe and that we are providing the best possible clinical care and outcomes for our patients and their families. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" grade for patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety.

Requirements

Current OT licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in Washington State
Recent applicable clinical experience in a medical/ surgical unit, rehab, or home health setting.
Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Provide, coordinate and oversee skilled intermittent care to patients and include instruction and education of patients and/or caregivers to promote maximal functional status, in the patient’s home.
Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates patient status.
Initiates, develops, implements and revises the patient’s plan of care (POC).
Addresses all problems identified in the POC.
Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician and case manager as needed.
Reassesses the patient within 48 hours following a change in patient condition or discharge from a 24-hour or longer hospital stay, or as ordered by the physician.