Home Health Occupational Therapist

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Full-Time Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Office Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

1220 20th Street SE, Suite 125

Salem, OR 97302

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8 to 5



* Home Health Occupational Therapy Training provided.


* Flexible work schedules: PRN, Part-Time or Full-Time, 10-hour shifts available, 30-to-40-hour work week, benefits offered for Part-Time and Full-Time employment.


* Learning opportunities: Wound Certification, Oasis Certification, MedBridge Account, many learning opportunities available for PRN, Part-Time and Full-Time employees.


* Growth Opportunities: growth opportunities to a Therapy Supervisor or Home Health Administrator.


* Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Life/Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, up to 4 weeks of PTO, 6 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, cell phone/wireless keyboard, employee referral bonus, continuing education, and higher education reimbursement program.

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Home Health Occupational Therapist/OT provides rehabilitative and skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence.


* Make initial evaluation visits to patients and develop and implement an appropriate plan of care based on the patient's physical, social and cultural environment


* Use various tests to determine patient's individualized needs related to functionality status, activities of daily living/ADL's, and fine motor coordination as they relate to the patient's


* Perform manual and functional therapy exercises and activities with the patient


* Complete safety assessments of the patient's residence, providing recommendations to multidisciplinary staff, family and caregivers


* Instruct and educate families and caregivers in the use adaptive equipment and environmental modifications


* Instruct and supervise Signature caregivers, CNA's, and COTA's


* Revise patient's plan of care as necessary, and document clinical and progress notes the day of service

QUALIFICATIONS



* Graduate of an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy education program


* Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an OT in this state


* Current CPR Certification


* Minimum 1 year recent work experience as an OT


* Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance


* Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers


* Ability to meet productivity expectations, organize tasks and manage time effectively


* Work independently without supervision, and use good judgment in difficult situations


* Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages



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