Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Care

Salary Range

$28.77 - $45.93
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides home care services in community based and facility settings. The position is responsible for providing therapy services to patients enrolled in home health and hospice programs under the direction of the patient’s physician and with supervision of an Occupational Therapist for treatment of a patient's condition as it relates to the patient's disabilities, injuries and/or disease process. Quality of care is provided in accordance with state and federal regulations and the mission of Home Care Services.

Position Reports To: Clinical Manager and agency leadership
Essential Functions

1. Follows a patient specific plan of care established by an occupational therapist to help patients develop, regain or maintain their ability to perform daily activities in their home environment and community.
2. Administers skilled treatment interventions as prescribed by the physician that may include but are not limited to utilization of therapeutic exercises/activities, modalities, design/fabrication/recommendation of adaptive equipment /orthotics and assistive devices, compensatory techniques and instructing the patient/family in home programs to be continued in the therapist’s absence, when indicated.
3. Communicates with the supervising occupational therapist the patient's progress of the following (but not limited to): activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive skills, pain, visual perception, neuromuscular and sensory integrative skills and abilities, functional needs and abilities, activity tolerance, mobility, positioning, safety in the home environment, equipment needs, psychosocial status, need for community resources and home health/hospice services.
4. Assists in coordinating the delivery of occupational therapy services with nursing, social work, aide, therapy, equipment suppliers, community resources and transitions of care which results in effective utilization of resources and timely attainment of achievable rehabilitation and/or palliative care goals.
5. Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and agency meetings as assigned.
6. Communicates with occupational therapist the need to report to physician the patient’s reaction to treatment, any changes in the patient’s condition, suggested changes in the patient’s orders and implementation of discharge planning procedures.
7. Maintains documentation of subsequent visits and coordination of care and other clinical record documentation in the electronic medical record.
8. Instructs and supervises other health team members in occupational therapy procedures and techniques performed as an adjunct to the regular occupational therapy plan of care.
9. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current License with State of Washington as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Communication: Functionally able to listen, read, speak and write using English language. Functional hearing and visual acuity sufficient to detect changes in patient conditions and perform assessments. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work in collaboration with health team members.
• Must possess basic computer/electronic device skills related to Windows and app navigation, mouse and screen usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
• Current, valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle with the minimum coverage by law.

Desired :

• One year of recent occupational therapy assistant experience.
• Previous home care, acute care or skilled nursing experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - C
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - C

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in the patient's home environment or a facility. May also work from the office as needed. Involves continuous contact with patients. Interaction is constant with frequent interruptions. Contact involves dealing with ill people. Driving in all seasons of weather. Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - Yes
  • Cold - Yes
  • Mechanical Hazards - Yes
  • Hazardous Substances - Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting –Yes
  • Noise - No
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes