Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health St

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health-S

Job summary

Confluence Health seeks an Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) to join our rehabilitation team in Washington. You will evaluate patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, or cognitive impairments, develop treatment plans, and guide therapy to restore function, strength, and independence while collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers and other therapy staff.

The role requires an active Washington OT license (or limited permit with plan to obtain full license within the first

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Occupational Therapist license or active Occupational limited permit with expectation to obtain full license within the first year.
• Graduated from an accredited OT program with clinical internship completed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chart reviews and screen for appropriateness of OT evaluation.
• Perform initial evaluations and establish plan of care and goals.
• Select and modify interventions based on patient progress and evidence-based practice.
• Understand therapy billing, coding, and payor reimbursement; document and bill per guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapy staff; participate in discharge planning.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, and thorough documentation.

Education

Washington State Occupational Therapist License

Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

Salary Range

$41.29 - $64.61

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.

Benefits

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 $15,000 in sign on & retention bonuses.

Must be an external applicant.

Join our growing rehabilitation team as an Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) and make a lasting impact on patients' lives. In this specialized role, you'll help individuals regain function, strength, and independence through expert upper extremity care while working alongside a collaborative, patient-centered team.

An Occupational Therapist provides professional rehabilitation services for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cognitive, sensory, and/or mental health impairments. This includes evaluation of all assigned/scheduled patients, the development of treatment plans, administration and implementation of the treatment program, and appropriate discharge planning.

Position Reports To: Rehab Services Manager

Essential Functions

1. Conduct thorough chart review and screening for appropriateness of patient for OT evaluation.
2. Perform initial evaluation including history of prior level of function, subjective information, objective tests and measures, assessment and establishment of plan of care and goals for future treatments. Perform home safety evaluations as needed. Perform reevaluation at required intervals and assess patient progress against goals.
3. 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. Perform reevaluation at required intervals and assess patient progress against goals.
4. Understand therapy billing, coding, and payor reimbursement. Document and bill accurately per compliance guidelines.
5. 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.
6. Maintain clear documentation records and use clinical judgment to determine when additional communication beyond standard documentation is required for safe and coordinated patient care.
7. Maintain patient safety, modesty, and privacy/confidentiality at all times.
8. Provide education to patients, caregivers and other staff members as appropriate.
9. Provide supervision and guidance as needed to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides.
10. Collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members including physicians, case managers, nurses, and other therapy staff, including participation in discharge planning or care coordination.
11. Screen for and make referrals to other disciplines when indicated, including mandatory reporting in cases of suspected abuse/neglect.
12. Meet required licensure and continuing education requirements.
13. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
14. 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:

• Two years of occupational therapy experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking – C
• Sitting/Standing – F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height – F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height – F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height – F
• Climbing – O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less – F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds – O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less – F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – F
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds – O
• Crawling/Kneeling – O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching – O
• Twisting/Turning – O
• Repetitive Movement – O

Working Conditions:

• Not Specified.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights –No
• Heat – No
• Cold – No
• Mechanical Hazards – Yes
• Hazardous Substances – Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
• Lighting – No
• Noise – Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
• Infectious Diseases – Yes