Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Full Time

Adventist Health; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Ridgefield, WA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and conduct segments of treatment programs aimed at restoring and improving functional outcomes across physical, social, and mental aspects. The therapist serves as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach for patient groups.

The role emphasizes evaluation, intervention, and discharge planning, with emphasis on accurate clinical documentation and supervision of assistants to maintain high-quality care and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is required, and only if the license was obtained on or after January 2007; foreign equivalents accepted.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Job description

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.

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