Portland, Oregon
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - Home Health (2017-524) Job Opening in Portland, Oregon - Healthy Living at Home - Portland, LLC is in search for a professional and caring OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTR/L) to provide occupational therapy services, assessment, direction and care to our Home Health patients in the greater Portland, OR - Portland and Salem, OR metropolitan area.
Position: Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - Home Health (2017-524)
Status: Full and Per Diem
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor
Summary
The occupational therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Licensed to practice as Occupational Therapist within the state, if applicable.
One (1) year or more experience as a Occupational Therapist
Good verbal, written communication and organization skills.
Possesses current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to read, write and speak Spanish, Chinese or Russian depending on operational area
Two (2) years or more experience as a Occupational Therapist
One (1) year or more experience as a Occupational Therapist in community or home health
ESSENTIAL JOB
Evaluates patient?s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with organization policy.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient?s condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy.
Maintains with other personnel involved in the patient?s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs patient?s family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in patient?s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Our agencies are state licensed, Joint Commission Accredited and Medicare Certified. Our innovative company is focused on attaining the best possible outcomes for our clients, outstanding and highly personalized customer service, and providing thorough and ongoing clinical education for the staff. We live our "At Your Service" philosophy!
We treat all our patients, families, physicians and staff with dignity and respect. We want people to join our team who are qualified, caring, ethical, honest and professional.
If you have a passion for working with the senior population and the ability to blend healthcare and hospitality service philosophies, we would love to receive your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Master's
Required experience:
Home Health: 1 year
Occupational Therapist: 1 year
Required licenses or certifications:
Occupational Therapist
Driver's License
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