Occupational Therapist - Home Health

PeaceHealth; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vancouver seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist. The role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have an accredited Occupational Therapy degree and a Washington state license. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. This is a great opportunity for those committed to patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Expanded EAP and mental health program

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy accredited by AOTA required.
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred.
• Experience in Home Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish treatment plans.
• Modify treatment plans to meet patient needs.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.
• Mentor new caregivers and students.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist License State of Washington

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $43.03 – $64.55. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy, determining plan of care and setting goals of treatment. May provide oversight to therapy assistants, therapy aides and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients. Works collaboratively as a part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for patients.

What you will do:

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.

• Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.

• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.

• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.

• May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, occupational therapy assistants, and/or therapy aides. May provide clinical instruction and training to students.

• May recommend and participate in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.

• Maintains appropriate clinical records.

• May work with OT student affiliation programs.

• May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.

• Performs initial evaluation of patient/home and applies criteria to determine if patient is a safe candidate for home care/hospice occupational therapy services.

• May supervise COTAs.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Occupational Therapy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

• Preferred: On year experience as a Occupational Therapist

• Preferred: Home Health experience

• Required: Occupational Therapist License State of Washington

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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