Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic services in the home health setting to help patients regain optimal function in daily activities such as self-care, leisure, and work. Working under the supervision of the Home Health and Hospice Manager, the therapist evaluates patient functional status, implements physician plans of care, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated treatment. The role requires independent judgment, compassionate patient care, and accurate documentation.

• Evaluate patients' functional status and interpret physician plans of care.
• Complete assessments and reassessments using objective tests and measurements.
• Communicate observations and treatment suggestions to the interdisciplinary team individually and in meetings.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and coworkers as appropriate.
• Work independently and cooperatively within the team.
• Recognize and protect patient rights while conveying empathy and compassion.
• Document all communications, coordination, and treatment activities accurately and concisely.
• Adapt to emergency situations and monitor changes in patient condition.
• Support organizational mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for accreditation programs as applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Oregon.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Continuing education relevant to skill level and practice area.
• CRASE training if travel assignment exceeds six months.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy related to physical disability, rehabilitation, medicine and surgery, mental health, elderly population, long term care, home health, and hospice.

• Must have own car for patient home visits.
• Required to work on Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
• Participate in weekend rotation.
• Support emergency and changing patient conditions in home health environment.

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shifts.
• Weekend rotations required as part of the schedule.