Occupational Therapist

Columbia Basin Health Association; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across all ages. You will develop evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate with PT, SLP, and family resources to support functioning and independence.

The role requires a master’s degree in OT, WA state OT license, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to remote sites or home visits are part of the responsibilities, with RVU incentive bonuses for experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Washington State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine degree of impairment across all ages.
• Develop and implement evidence-based OT treatment plans.
• Collaborate with care team and family to coordinate services.
• Maintain records per program requirements and guidelines.
• Travel to remote sites or conduct home visits as needed.
• Promote a positive work culture and adhere to clinic policies.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic Health Records

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing related interventions in evaluating and treating fine motor, sensory motor, developmental delays or disabilities, as well as other related disorders which impact an individual's ability to complete daily functions and tasks.

Occupational Therapist salary range: $68,100 - $105,000 (plus RVU Incentive Bonus) DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• 1. Perform evaluations to assess a patient's condition and level of functioning to diagnose and/or determine the degree of impairments in patients of all age levels (infancy to elderly).
• 2. Develops and implements treatment plans utilizing evidence-based interventions and practices to achieve positive outcomes and improved functioning. Also monitors patients’ progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• 3. Collaborates and provides feedback to other members of the care team (PT, SLP, Family Resources Coordinator, primary care provider, and family members) regarding the treatment needs of patients and progress in the delivery of services as well as areas of concern to prevent further impairment or problems.
• 4. Transitions and/or provides referral for other specialized or long term services as needed.
• 5. Maintains records that document interventions provided in accordance with program requirements and guidelines.
• 6. Develops and maintains relationships with community agencies relevant to program functions and referral needs.
• 7. Effectively manage caseload by providing timely interventions, providing quality services, achieving positive outcomes, and maintaining productivity levels.
• 8. Travels to remote sites and/or home visits to support related intervention services.
• 9. Other duties as assigned.
• 10. Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE Standards of Behavior.
• 11. Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge

Possesses knowledge and training in the field of occupational therapy, frequently acquired through completion of a master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university and direct qualifying experience working in the field.

Licenses and Certification

• Possesses Washington State licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Possesses a valid driver’s license

Technical Skills

• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of
• Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft
• Ability to perform basic e-mail functions using
• Ability to enter and manage data into a centralized electronic health

Communication Skills

• Duties require the employee to effectively communicate their opinions and extrapolations of information they collect and synthesize/analyze.
• Employees are expected to exercise tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflict or disagreements.
• Duties require the compilation and analysis of information prepared in effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles, or other
• Duties involve convincing others to take actions, or to behave in a specific way desired by the
• Duties require preparation and execution of presentations to large
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing English and Spanish (preferred).