Occupational Therapist Home Health

EvergreenHealth•Auburn, WA

5d•$46 - $74

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and provides skilled occupational therapy care to patients in their homes in conjunction with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, as ordered by a physician. The role is responsible for clinical outcomes and industry benchmarks. Care includes skilled intermittent services and instruction and education for patients and caregivers to promote maximum functional status.

Requirements

Current Washington State licensure to practice Occupational Therapy.
Recent applicable clinical experience in a medical/surgical unit, rehabilitation, 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

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Provide, coordinate, and oversee skilled intermittent care to patients in their homes, including instruction and education for patients and caregivers to promote maximal functional status.
Regularly evaluate and reevaluate patient status.
Initiate, develop, implement, and revise the patient’s plan of care.
Address all problems identified in the plan of care.
Provide educational information to patients, families, and caregivers about knowledge deficits or needs related to the patient’s condition.
Communicate with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
Report signs or symptoms of a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician and case manager as needed.
Reassess patients within 48 hours following a change in condition or discharge from a hospital stay of 24 hours or longer, or as ordered by the physician.