Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Full Time

Adventist Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide prescribed rehabilitation under licensed supervision. The role spans geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehab and includes home environmental assessments and care plan support.

You may mentor staff and assist with scheduling and equipment care. The position emphasizes patient safety, timely visits and collaborative care across inpatient and outpatient settings at locations in the western states.

Qualifications

• Required: Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in applicable states
• CPR or BLS certification required per policy
• Valid driver's license and must be at least 21 years old

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet goals
• Transports and assists patients in/out of wheelchairs, beds, stretchers with safety
• Assists with dressing and toileting needs
• Assists with inpatient/outpatient schedules and reports delays
• Arranges patient schedules for visits and coordinates with team
• Maintains, cares for and cleans equipment and supplies

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy

High School Education/GED

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Driver's License

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

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

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
• One year's occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Occupational Therapy Assistant 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

• 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 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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