Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Own car

Home health setting

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist position with Cynet Health supports home health patients in Oregon. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy to help patients regain independence in daily activities, including self-care, leisure, and work tasks.

This 13-week assignment operates on a day shift with 8-hour shifts, requiring independent practice within an interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate functional status, interpret physician plans of care, complete assessments, and document observations

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with Oregon state license.
• Must have driver's license, BLS certification, and auto insurance proof.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement therapeutic services to improve patients' functional abilities in daily activities.
• Evaluate patient's functional status and interpret physician's plan of care.
• Complete assessments/reassessments and document observations accurately.
• Communicate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate the plan of care.
• Provide education and direction to patients and coworkers; ensure patient rights and safety.

Education

Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapy

Specialty: Home Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license, current certification in BLS, proof of auto insurance

Must-Have: Must have their own car, patient care provided in the homes.

Description:The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team.They develop, administer, and implement therapeutic services designed to help patients regain their optimal level of function in meaningful daily activities.These activities include self-care, leisure, and work.The Occupational Therapist will be under the supervision of the Client Manager.They will accept responsibility for the evaluation of the patient's functional status.They will interpret and implement the physician's plan of care.They will complete assessments/reassessments and make decisions based upon objective tests and measurements.They will communicate observations, facts, and treatment suggestions as an interdisciplinary team member.They will communicate individually and through team meetings to ensure coordination of the plan of care.They will provide education and direction to patients and coworkers as appropriate.The Occupational Therapist must work independently and cooperatively.They must recognize and protect patient rights.They will convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain, or trauma.Accurate and concise documentation of all communications, coordination, and treatment activities must be completed.They must adapt to emergency situations and be alert to changes in the patient's condition.The employee supports the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of the organization.They will participate in required education for applicable programs.Other related duties may be assigned as needed.