Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Confluence Health

Wenatchee (WA)

Hybrid

USD 56,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cognitive, and functional impairments. Responsibilities include evaluation, plan of care, treatment implementation, and discharge planning.

Must hold WA OT license or permit, have completed accredited program and clinical internship. External applicants only; sign-on up to $7,000 with annual bonuses; lymphedema experience preferred.

Qualifications

Active WA license or permit in first year
Graduated from an accredited OT program
Completion of clinical internship

Responsibilities

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 and establishment of plan of care and goals for future treatments.
Perform home safety evaluations as needed and reevaluation at required intervals.
Understand therapy billing, coding, and payor reimbursement; document and bill accurately per guidelines.
Identify patient’s adaptive equipment needs and coordinate with suppliers.
Maintain clear documentation and ensure safety, confidentiality and coordination of care.
Provide education to patients, caregivers and staff; supervise assistants as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, nurses, and other therapy staff; participate in discharge planning.

Education

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

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.

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.

Please Note: Lymphedema experience and certification strongly preferred.

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

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 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.
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.
Understand therapy billing, coding, and payor reimbursement. Document and bill accurately per compliance guidelines.
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 other therapy staff, including participation in discharge planning or care coordination.
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: