Occupational Therapist - Home Health

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is an excellent opportunity to administer participants' evaluations and therapeutic procedures. This professional-level position offers you independent operation, and the capacity to apply your initiative, analysis, and service orientation in your daily work functions. Nestled in the heart of Central Washington, Yakima offers an ideal lifestyle for clinicians who love the outdoors and fresh locally grown food. The region boasts four seasons of adventure, from scenic hikes and biking in places like Cowiche Canyon to river recreation along the Yakima River. Winter brings its own excitement, with families and outdoor enthusiasts heading to the nearby White Pass Ski Area, offering excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities for all skill levels. As one of Washington’s premier wine regions with more than 90 wineries, the Yakima Valley provides abundant opportunities to enjoy award winning vineyards and a relaxed tasting experience. Known as one of the most productive agricultural areas in the Pacific Northwest, the valley is also rich with farm stands, u-pick orchards, and markets offering unmatched farm-fresh produce throughout the year. It’s a community where work-life balance thrives, and where your days off can feel like a getaway.

Requirements

Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or successfully completed the educational requirements of occupational therapy
State of Washington Occupational Therapist license
Health Care Provider level CPR certification
Minimum one (1) year of occupational therapy experience

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the plan of care
Assist the IDT in the evaluation and assessment of the patient's functional level by applying appropriate diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests
Recommend orthotics as indicated by condition and needs
Treat the participant through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function
Observe, record, and report the participant's reaction to treatment and any changes in the participant’s condition to the physician, Clinical Director or designed, or IDT as appropriate