Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

Adventist Health; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our home health/hospice teams. The role centers on evaluating and treating patients to restore physical, social and mental functions within an interdisciplinary framework.

You will co-lead patient groups, craft individualized treatment and discharge plans, and ensure timely documentation. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (or OTD) in OT, current licensure in applicable states, CPR/BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license aged

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or OTD) in OT; license on/after Jan 2007 or foreign equivalent.
• OT licensure in all applicable states; CPR or BLS certification; valid driver's license; 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations and addresses areas needing attention.
• Creates individualized treatment plans and uses appropriate clinical techniques.
• Provides therapy interventions using established protocols/techniques.
• Develops care and discharge plans and communicates them to relevant parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient treatment planning

Supervision of assistants

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary:

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007; or foreign equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Occupational Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions:

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
• Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
• Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.