Occupational Therapist

Confluence Health

Wenatchee (WA)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Gym Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients under the Rehab Manager. The position involves chart reviews, initial evaluations, and plan of care development, with collaboration across physicians, nurses, and case managers.

The role requires active Washington OT licensure or eligibility, completion of an accredited OT program, and a clinical internship. A sign-on bonus up to $7,000 plus milestone bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

Active OT license in Washington or eligible to obtain within first year.
Completed accredited occupational therapy program.
Clinical internship completed during training.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough chart review and screening for appropriateness of OT evaluation.
Perform initial evaluation with history, tests, and plan of care.
Incorporate evidence-based decisions and adjust plan as needed.
Identify adaptive equipment needs and educate patients and caregivers.
Maintain clear documentation and coordinate with team for safe care.
Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and privacy at all times.
Provide education to patients, caregivers and staff.
Supervise and guide assistants and aides.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Washington State OT License

Accredited OT program

Clinical internship

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Salary Range

$41.29 - $64.61

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

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Summary

Up to $7,000 in sign on bonus, $5,000 after one year, & $3,000 after two years.

Must be an external applicant.

Under the direction of the Rehab Manager, evaluates, plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment to patients.

Position Reports To

Rehab Manager

Essential Functions

Conduct thorough chart review and screening for appropriateness of patient for OT evaluation.
Perform initial evaluation including history of prior level of function, subjective information, objective tests and measures, assessment (including discharge disposition recommendation in acute setting), and establishment of plan of care and goals for future treatments. Perform home safety evaluations.
Incorporate evidence based clinical decision making to select and utilize appropriate patient interventions in accordance with plan of care, and modify plan of care as appropriate based on patient progress/response to interventions.
Identify patient’s adaptive equipment needs, instruct patients and caregivers in safe and correct use of equipment, and collaborate with other disciplines/equipment suppliers to ensure patient’s equipment needs are met.
Maintain clear documentation records and use clinical judgment to determine when additional communication beyond standard documentation is required for safe and coordinated patient care.
Maintain patient safety, modesty, and privacy/confidentiality at all times.
Provide education to patients, caregivers and other staff members as appropriate.
Provide supervision and guidance as needed to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members including physicians, case managers, nurses, and othertherapy staff, including participation in discharge planning in inpatient settings.
Screen for and make referrals to other disciplines when indicated, including mandatory reporting in cases of suspected abuse/neglect.
Meet required licensure and continuing education requirements.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

Active Washington State Occupational Therapist License or Active Occupational limited permit with expectation to obtain Active Washington Occupational Therapist license in the first year.
Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program.
Completion of clinical internship.

Desired