Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health•University Place, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring an Occupational Therapist for Bremerton and Silverdale Areas! $10,000 Sign On Bonus! CHI Franciscan is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch. Job Summary and Responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join CHI Franciscan Home Health team. The OT will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their home evaluating the patients abilities and needs, setting goals and developing a plan to help the patient achieve independence, improve their quality of life and prevent potential health-related problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Active registered OT license in the state which you practice
Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
Current Drivers License
Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs.
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises’, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities.
Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.
Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.
Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs.
Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.