HOME HEALTH | CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT | PIERCE COUNTY - Pennant Services
Tacoma, WA
About the Job
Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is a Medicare-certified Home Health agency serving seeking someone just as passionate as we are about providing quality patient services to join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Job Details:
Status: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Pierce County
Wage Range: $36.00-$42.00.00/Hour
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
2. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
3. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient's condition.
4. Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
5. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
6. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.
7. Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
8. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
9. Participates in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
10. Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient's condition, the patient's response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Requirements?
1. Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with State licensure laws.
4. A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
What we offer you:
• A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health concierge and Teladoc services
• FSA and HSA accounts
• Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD plans
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match
• Company-wide celebrations of your great work & accomplishments
• Support for your professional growth and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• AMAZING teammates & leaders that are supportive, inclusive, and fun!
• And more!
We would love to meet you and hear your commitment to living CAPLICO with us!
Customer Second (Employee First)
Accountability
Passion For Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Visit our website: http://pugetsoundhh.com/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pugetsoundhh
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operat
Job Details:
Status: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Pierce County
Wage Range: $36.00-$42.00.00/Hour
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
2. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
3. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient's condition.
4. Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
5. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
6. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.
7. Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
8. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
9. Participates in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
10. Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient's condition, the patient's response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Requirements?
1. Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with State licensure laws.
4. A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
What we offer you:
• A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health concierge and Teladoc services
• FSA and HSA accounts
• Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD plans
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match
• Company-wide celebrations of your great work & accomplishments
• Support for your professional growth and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• AMAZING teammates & leaders that are supportive, inclusive, and fun!
• And more!
We would love to meet you and hear your commitment to living CAPLICO with us!
Customer Second (Employee First)
Accountability
Passion For Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Visit our website: http://pugetsoundhh.com/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pugetsoundhh
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operat
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