Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Home Health
Whether you're an experienced home care therapist or early in your career, we invite you to explore opportunities at CenterWell Home Health™.
With flexible schedule options, competitive benefits that start on your first day and a culture of care, our nursing careers are designed to support you as you support others.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:
· Provide therapy services planned, delegated, and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Treatment.
· Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish, or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
· Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible.
· Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
· Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
· Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
· Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
· Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Required Experience/Skills:
· Current and unrestricted OTA licensure
· Minimum of six months occupational therapist assistant experience preferred
· Home Health experience a plus
· Current CPR certification
· Good organizational and communication skills
· A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,700.00 - $79,500.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person