Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health, SE Portland area

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Description $5,000 INCENTIVE AVAILABLE! Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization. Job Summary: Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
• One year's occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
• Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort.
• Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed.
• Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays.
• Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees