Occupational Therapist

FC Compassus LLC • $93K — $145K *

Walla Walla, WA 99362In-Person

Healthcare

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy preferred
At least 1 year of experience with adult physical disabilities
3 years of in-home care experience preferred
Washington Occupational Therapist License required upon hire
National Provider BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and psychological status for home care readiness
Develop and communicate therapy plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Educate and counsel patients and families on treatments and safety risks
Teach home exercise programs and techniques for managing physical deficits
Coordinate case management and ongoing care services
Document assessments and interventions according to established standards
Participate in discharge planning and educate about post-discharge therapies

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Access to training and education resources
Supportive work environment with interdisciplinary team collaboration
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Involvement in community education regarding hospice therapy services

Full Job Description

Company:
Providence at Home with Compassus

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for therapy evaluations, treatment planning, implementation and discharge planning for patients in the home setting in accordance with established ministry policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. As a member of the multi-disciplinary Hospice team, the therapist assumes responsibility for communication of patient related issues for appropriate team members or other agency staff and participates in the collection and evaluation of data necessary to assess the appropriateness of care at home. The Occupation Therapist also assumes responsibility for those patients being treated by home health aides and may be assigned to orient staff and students.

SIGN ON BONUS- $10k

Position Specific Responsibilities

Evaluate physical and functional status as well as cognitive, psychological and perceptual function of the patient and caregiver to determine the patient's capabilities to function safely at home, and to assess the home and family/caregiver for safety risks and ability to support and care for the patient at home.
• Develop a therapy plan of care in collaboration with patients/families; communicate the plan of care to the multidisciplinary Hospice team to form a collaborative patient care plan; provide care in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care; assess the effectiveness of treatment and modify treatment to achieve the patient's goals.
• Provide patient/family education and counseling regarding issues related to treatments and goals, safety risks and/or other issues within scope of practice.
• Teach home exercise programs and compensatory techniques or skills for managing ongoing physical or functional deficits in the home.
• Provide case management of the patient's care plan and provide supervision and ongoing coordination of services and resources as indicated in the patient's care plan.
• Document assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely according to established standards.
• Communicate pertinent medical and clinical information to the hospice Interdisciplinary team, including information regarding the patient's care plan, implementation of changes per physician order and assuring adequate medical follow-up.
• Communicate pertinent information to team members, supervisor, agency staff and external sources as appropriate.
• Participate in team reassessments and discharge planning; teaches patient or family discharge therapy program.
• Recommend and facilitate appropriate medical and/or rehabilitation followed up once Home Infusion/Hospice services have been discontinued; may provide bereavement visits to family members.
• Evaluate, recommend and assists in obtaining adaptive equipment; fabricate adaptive equipment as needed.
• Adapt equipment and techniques for use to the home setting assuring optimum function and safety; provide consultation or appropriate referrals regarding resources and barriers in the community.
• Organize and coordinate transfer of patient information when additional complementary therapies are requested and when patient care is provided by another clinical agency.
• Educate ministry staff, hospital staff and community resources regarding therapy services for hospice patients in the home.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of hospice nursing, MSW, volunteer, chaplain, HHA, and other rehabilitation disciplines in order to make appropriate referrals for those services.
• Instruct and supervise Hospice Aides with regard to programs to be carried out by the Aide including functional skill techniques, exercise and activity programs needed to achieve hospice goals; instructs others in the techniques in order to reach goals.
• Manage assigned caseload and communicate changes in Plan of Care to IDG as appropriate or requested.
• Contribute to overall Hospice team function through effective time management and communication; utilize critical clinical thinking and problem-solving skills to address team issues.

Education and/or Experience

Required - Bachelor's or Masters Degree Occupational Therapy
Preferred - Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy (also acceptable in lieu of Bachelor's/Master's)
WA:
- Required - 1 year At least one (1) year occupational therapy experience with adult physical disabilities required.
- Preferred - 3 years Three (3) years experience providing in-home care or in related rehabilitation setting preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

WA:
- Required upon hire: Washington Occupational Therapist License (Vendor Managed)
- Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

Pay Range: $45-$70/HR

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