Occupational Therapist $5000 sign on bonus

COLONIALVISTAPA; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

7 holidays per year

Job summary

COLONIALVISTAPA in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, coordinate with families and physicians, and maintain documentation in medical records.

You will supervise COTA staff, train Restorative Aides, and participate in care conferences while ensuring safe, compliant therapy and infection-control practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy; masters or doctorate preferred.
• Licensed occupational therapist in the state; CPR may be required.
• Proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine OT needs and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in resident care.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and staff regarding progress.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation compliant with requirements.
• Contribute to quality assurance and rehabilitation program development.

Skills

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Training & supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Full time

Wage DOE: $45-$60/hour

General Purpose

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Summary of Benefits

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:

• Regence Medical, Delta Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.