What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist| $10,000 Sign on Bonus!!! position at Careage Home Health - Pierce County?
Description
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Careage Home Health is looking for a Compassionate and Dedicated Occupational Therapist who can travel to patients within Thurston County!
- Full Time
- Mon-Fri
- $65-$69 Hourly (DOE)
- $10,000 sign on bonus after 1 year of employment
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Highly Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and Discretionary Bonuses, Travel Pay, Flexible Schedule. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers
OT Position Overview An Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Improves or minimizes residual physician disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient's capabilities.
- Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
- Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
- An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient's discharge.
- Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
- Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
- Participates in in-service programs.
- Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
- Active Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
- Two (2) years' experience, preferred.
- Home Health experience, preferred.
- Driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Salary : $65 - $69
