Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Full Time

Adventist Health; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Adventist Health in Ridgefield, WA, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide prescribed OT treatments under supervision. You will support geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehab, assist with environmental assessments, and help develop care plans.

The role requires maintaining safety during transfers and assisting with equipment and schedules. The organization emphasizes patient-centered home health services across the region, with commitment to quality care and

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education preferred.
• One year occupational therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet goals.
• Transports and assists patients safely during transfers and with equipment.
• Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules as needed.
• Arranges visit schedules and reports delays.
• Maintains, cares for and cleans equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

High level patient handling

Safe transfer procedures

Clinical collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical degree in OT

2 years rehabilitative services experience

1 year occupational therapy experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONOur 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:Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience:High School Education/GED or equivalent: RequiredAssociate‘s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: PreferredTwo years‘ rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: PreferredOne year‘s occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: RequiredCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredValid Driver‘s License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions:Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort. Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed.Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays.Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies.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 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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