Dynamic Home Health OT Assistant — Patient-Focused Care

Deercreekseniorliving; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan

Life/Disability Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone

Continuing education

Higher education reimbursement

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is hiring a Part-Time Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant to serve South King County and nearby Pierce County communities. You will work under the supervision of a registered OT, following approved therapy plans and documenting patient progress.

Requirements include WA OTA licensing, ACOTE-accredited education, NBCOT eligibility, at least one year of OTA experience, and CPR certification. Valid driver’s license and transportation are essential for patient travel.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in WA state.
• Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program or successor.
• Eligible for or have NBCOT certification.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience as an OTA.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must have CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status as delegated by the OT.
• Evaluates home environment for hazards and independence barriers.
• Teaches or retrains patients in daily activities per policy.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to the OT.
• Submits clinical documentation per policy and tracks patient progress.
• Maintains communication with care team and other personnel.
• Attends in-services and conferences to ensure coordinated plans of care.
• Identifies needs for other home care services and participates in referrals.
• Instructs family/caregivers in treatment regime and care plan.
• Is supervised by the OT no less than every thirty days.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

WA OT assistant license

ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program

NBCOT exam eligibility

One year clinical experience

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is hiring a Part-Time Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant to serve South King County and nearby Pierce County communities. You will work under the supervision of a registered OT, following approved therapy plans and documenting patient progress.

Requirements include WA OTA licensing, ACOTE-accredited education, NBCOT eligibility, at least one year of OTA experience, and CPR certification. Valid driver’s license and transportation are essential for patient travel.