Occupational Therapist - Home Health
PeaceHealth
**Description**
PeaceHealth Home Health in Florence, Oregon is seeking a Occupational Therapist - Home Health for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $44.83 – $63.35. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan of care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy. May provide oversight to therapy assistants and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; may provide supervision to therapy aides and/or volunteers. Works collaboratively as a part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for patients.
What you will do:
+ Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
+ Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
+ Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
+ Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
+ May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, occupational therapy assistants, and/or therapy aides. May provide clinical instruction and training to students.
+ May recommend and participate in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
+ Maintains appropriate clinical records.
+ May work with OT student affiliation programs.
+ May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
What you bring:
+ Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Occupational Therapy. accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
+ Preferred: One year experience as an Occupational Therapist
+ Preferred: Home Health experience
+ Required : Occupational Therapist License State of Oregon
+ Required : Drivers License if working in Oregon
+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed toInclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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