In-Home Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab & Geriatrics

Adventist Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Vancouver, WA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under supervision, focusing on geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation in home health and hospice settings.

You will assist with rehab care plan development, conduct home environmental assessments, and mentor staff on technical skills while working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent is required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent 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 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.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education

One year's occupational therapy experience

Job description

Adventist Health in Vancouver, WA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under supervision, focusing on geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation in home health and hospice settings.

You will assist with rehab care plan development, conduct home environmental assessments, and mentor staff on technical skills while working with minimal supervision.