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, apply today!

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.

Contact us if this role sounds like you!

Learn More About Us

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 pennantgroup.com.