Occupational Therapist Assistant SNF
Vancouver, WA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. The position supports patient-specific therapy plans under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, helping restore function, prevent disability, and promote optimal functional status. The role serves primarily geriatric patients in a home health environment and includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, five 8-hour shifts from 08001630, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Charting system experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides treatment and supports patient-specific goals under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
  • Supports patient populations with heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, wounds, diabetes mellitus, postsurgical conditions, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, cerebrovascular accident, multiple sclerosis, and myocardial infarction.
  • Expected workload is approximately six visits per day, with a daily census of approximately 650 patients.
  • Provides patient and family education, safety and injury prevention instruction, home exercise programming, lifting and transfer assistance, and functional rehabilitation.
  • May provide oversight to students, therapy aides, and volunteers as appropriate.
  • Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, interpretation services, social services, and unit secretary assistance.
  • Equipment and supplies, including vital signs equipment, personal protective equipment, a laptop, and a cell phone, will be provided.
  • Orientation includes 16 hours.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits