Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

American Traveler; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a Home Health traveler position in Washington. Requires 2+ years of experience and BLS certification; incumbent will assess and treat geriatric patients, develop plans of care, and coordinate with care teams.

Position features day shift 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, block scheduling, housing allowance, travel reimbursement, and competitive pay. Must reside outside 60-mile radius of the facility and be willing to float within the health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OT experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Washington state license required if applicable.
• Epic charting experience preferred.
• Experience with ADL, adaptive equipment, home assessment, pre-discharge planning, wheelchair evaluation.
• Experience with home exercise programs, lifting and transfer, patient/family education, and safety and injury prevention.
• Experience with OASIS documentation.
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required, at least one from a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Home health care setting serving a geriatric patient population.
• Average daily census of 650 patients.
• Patient diagnoses include HF, COPD, wounds, DM, post-surgical, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, s/p CVA, and s/p MI.
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Block scheduling type.
• No call requirements.
• Candidates must be willing to float within the health system as needed.
• Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy, determining plan of care and treatment goals.
• May provide oversight to therapy assistants, aides, and/or students.
• Work collaboratively as part of a patient care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility.
• Previous employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler.
• RTO must be disclosed and approved at time of submission, with limits depending on offer type.
• First-time travelers may be considered.

Skills

ADL skills

Adaptive equipment

Home assessment

Pre-discharge planning

Wheelchair evaluation

Home exercise programs

Lifting & transfers

Patient education

Safety & injury prevention

OASIS documentation

BLS certification

Education

Washington state license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Home Health position requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required
• Washington state license required if applicable
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, home assessment, pre-discharge planning, and wheelchair evaluation
• Experience with home exercise programs, lifting and transfer, patient/family education, and safety and injury prevention
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required, at least one from a supervisor

Responsibilities

• Home health care setting serving a geriatric patient population
• Average daily census of 650 patients
• Patient diagnoses include HF, COPD, wounds, DM, post-surgical, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, s/p CVA, and s/p MI
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Block scheduling type
• No call requirements
• Candidates must be willing to float within the health system as needed
• Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy, determining plan of care and treatment goals
• May provide oversight to therapy assistants, aides, and/or students
• Work collaboratively as part of a patient care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
• Previous employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed and approved at time of submission, with limits depending on offer type
• First-time travelers may be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-781970

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