PRN Occupational Therapist/OT-Home Health at Signature Healthcare at Home in Bellingham, Washington

Job Description:

PRN Occupational Therapist/OT-Home Health

Category

Occupational Therapy/COTA

Job ID

2020-6365

Type

PRN

Location Name

Bellingham Home Health

# of Openings

1

Address

459 Stuart Rd

City

Bellingham

State

Washington

Overview

Now Hiring!
PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist for our Bellingham, WA location.

Location:
Signature Healthcare at Home
459 Stuart Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226

Work Schedule:
PRN, as needed

Overview:

The Home Health Occupational Therapist/OT provides rehabilitative and skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence.

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com


Covid-19 Overview:

Signature Healthcare can do COVID-19 testing on patients and employees
- Signature Healthcare has robust Infection and Disease Procedures and Policies
- Signature Healthcare has developed a brand new Mobile Infectious Disease Testing Department
- Signature Healthcare is taking a proactive approach to PPE utilization and inventory to protect patients, families and employees
- Signature Healthcare is offering to do telehealth with active COVID-19 patients, for the patient and employee safety
- Signature healthcare is working with patients and families to safely discharge, coordinating individualize care to get patients home quicker from hospitals and keep them in their home

Responsibilities

- Make initial evaluation visits to patients and develop and implement an appropriate plan of care based on the patient's physical, social and cultural environment
- Use various tests to determine patient's individualized needs related to functionality status, activities of daily living/ADL's, and fine motor coordination as they relate to the patient's
- Perform manual and functional therapy exercises and activities with the patient
- Complete safety assessments of the patient's residence, providing recommendations to multidisciplinary staff, family and caregivers
- Instruct and educate families and caregivers in the use adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
- Instruct and supervise Signature caregivers, CNA's, and COTA's
- Revise patient's plan of care as necessary, and document clinical and progress notes the day of service

Qualifications/Skillsets

- Graduate of an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy education program
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an OT in this state
- Current CPR Certification
- Minimum 1 year recent work experience as an OT
- Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
- Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers
- Ability to meet productivity expectations, organize tasks and manage time effectively
- Work independently without supervision, and use good judgment in difficult situations
- Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

Or contact:

LaDawn Fronapel
Signature Healthcare At Home - Regional Recruiter
E: LJFronapel@signaturehch.com
C: 503-756-5453

Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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