Psychiatric Occupational Therapist

EvergreenHealth•Renton, WA

73d•Remote

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is a leading Home Health provider serving the Pacific Northwest since 1992. We are seeking a Psychiatric Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. This role involves providing skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, focusing on improving their functional status and overall well-being. We utilize innovative technologies like Epic to streamline workflows and offer flexible scheduling and work/life balance by assigning territories close to home. New staff receive training from experienced preceptors, and we support professional development through tuition assistance and paid CEUs. Our low staff-to-patient ratios ensure quality care and a safe environment. EvergreenHealth is recognized for patient safety with an 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group and as a Top General Hospital.

Requirements

Current OT licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in Washington State
Obtain an NPI number within 30 days of starting in the position
Recent applicable clinical experience in a medical/ surgical unit, rehab, 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

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Provide, coordinate and oversee skilled intermittent care to patients, including instruction and education of patients and/or caregivers to promote maximal functional status, in the patient’s home.
Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates patient status.
Initiates, develops, implements and revises the patient’s plan of care (POC).
Addresses all problems identified in the POC.
Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician and case manager as needed.
Reassesses the patient within 48 hours following a change in patient condition or discharge from a 24-hour or longer hospital stay, or as ordered by the physician.