Home Health Occupational Therapist

Signature Healthcare at Home is seeking to add an Occupational Therapist for Island County! This position would cover Island County (Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Clinton, Freeland, Langley, Camano) for home health occupational therapy services. This position works Monday through Friday day shift, with self-directed scheduling dependent on patient needs and territory. If you enjoy a high level of autonomy, travel and meeting patients where they are, Duties and Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Provides patient, family and/or caregiver education, counseling, and refers patient to other home health services as appropriate. 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. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. Participates in discharge planning for patient. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Must have graduated from an OT program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (“ACOTE”) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (“AOTA) or any successor organization of the ACOTE. Must be licensed and able to practice in Washington State. Must be eligible for or have taken the OT certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (“NBCOT”). The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. Preferred Qualifications Clinicians with experience in Home Health or post-acute care. Familiarity with Homecare Homebase EMR. Schedule, Pay and Benefits Full-time and Part-Time Monday through Friday available, flexible hours! Hourly $55 - 65 (Dependent on Experience) + Mileage Reimbursement. Medical/Dental/Vision available the 1st of the month after hire. Paid company holidays, 2+ weeks PTO and 401k match after 90 days for full-time employees. Exceptional In-Home Healthcare | Signature | Oregon & Washington Providing Life-Changing Service | Pennant The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Signature Healthcare at Home - Everett