Occupational Therapist

Careage • DuPont, WA

19d

About The Position

Careage Home Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide care to patients in their homes throughout Pierce County, Washington. The OT assesses and treats patients to improve functional abilities, promote independence, and enhance quality of life. The position involves collaborating with physicians, family members, and other healthcare professionals to develop and carry out personalized plans of care. The schedule is flexible, Monday through Friday, with no on-call or weekend requirements.

The Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their residences, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. The role includes evaluating patients, providing prescribed therapy, monitoring progress, preparing clinical documentation, and instructing patients and family members in home programs. The position also includes supervising personnel as required, participating in staff education and quality-improvement activities, and collaborating with the patient's medical team.

Careage Home Health serves patients in King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. The organization describes its culture as supportive and committed to exceptional healthcare, service, life enrichment, and diversity.

Requirements

• Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination; alternatively, eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and help them achieve the most productive living possible within their capabilities.
• Provide prescribed occupational therapy in patients’ places of residence in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care.
• Take the initial history and complete the initial evaluation, including a plan of care and goals, for submission to the physician for approval.
• Perform skilled procedures and assess patients’ level of function.
• Collaborate with physicians and other home-care personnel in patient care planning; develop and revise plans of care as necessary.
• Consult with physicians regarding treatment changes and write reports concerning patients’ progress.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes, including a progress note for each visit, reevaluations when the expected treatment duration is reached, and discharge summaries.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• Advise and consult with families and other agency personnel.
• Direct and supervise personnel as required.
• Participate in in-service programs and periodically present an in-service to agency staff.
• Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.
• Complete or support required recertification by a physician every 60 days when continued treatment is needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate for patient visits, charting time, and travel time.
• Flexible schedule with no on-call or weekend requirements.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Manageable caseload.
• Licensure renewal reimbursement.
• Comprehensive training period.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee appreciation days.
• Career growth and advancement potential.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Continuing education at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time