Occupational Therapist - Home Health
Hermiston, OR
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist – Home Health

Location

Hermiston, OR | Home Health

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with weekend rotation; must be available to work Thanksgiving and New Year's

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and implement the physician's plan of care, including assessment and reassessment using objective tests and measurements
• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member by communicating observations, facts, and treatment suggestions individually and through team meetings to coordinate the plan of care
• Provide patient and staff education related to occupational therapy goals and treatment strategies
• Complete accurate and concise documentation of all communications, coordination, and treatment activity
• Adapt to emergency situations and remain alert to changes in patient condition while delivering care in patients' homes
• Recognize and protect patient rights, conveying empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain, or trauma

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Eligible for or holds the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active Oregon Occupational Therapist license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required — patient care is provided in the home setting
• Proof of current auto insurance required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Current knowledge of occupational therapy as it relates to physical disability, rehabilitation, mental health, the elderly population, long-term care, and home health and hospice
• Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice
• CRASE training (may be required if assignment extends beyond six months)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain independence in self-care, leisure, and work within the comfort of their own homes
• Work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a supportive home health and hospice environment