Occupational Therapist

Careage Home Health - Pierce County; DuPont (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

401k Retirement Plan

Continued Education at No-Cost

Job summary

Careage Home Health - Pierce County is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team and deliver in-home OT services across Pierce County. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule with no on-call or weekend requirements, focusing on improving patients' functional abilities and independence.

You will collaborate with physicians, family members, and the health care team to create personalized care plans, provide prescribed therapy, and support patients toward better quality of

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state(s) where practicing.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program; NBCOT certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in their homes to improve function.
• Develop personalized care plans with physicians, families, and other health professionals.
• Provide prescribed occupational therapy and maintain progress notes.
• Communicate patient progress and coordinate plan of care with the care team.
• Manage caseload and participate in ongoing training and quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Home health care

Education

OT curriculum accredited

NBCOT eligibility or certification

Job description

Careage Home Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide exceptional care to patients in their homes throughout the Pierce County area. This full-time position offers a flexible schedule with no on-call or weekend requirements. As an OT, you will assess and treat patients to improve their functional abilities, promote independence, and enhance quality of life. You will collaborate with physicians, family members, and other healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while enjoying professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Full Time

$63-$66.25 hourly (DOE)

Monday- Friday

Pierce County

• Competitive hourly rate for all patient visits, charting time & travel time.
• Flexible schedule – No on-call and No Weekends!
• Work/Life Balance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Manageable Caseload
• Licensure Renewal Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Training Period
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Career Growth & Advancement Potential
• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision for Full-Time Employees
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education at No-Cost

Why work with us?

Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

About Careage Home Health

Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com.

About Careage

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patients’ progress.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
• Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
• Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or
• Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.