Description
Providence is calling an Occupational Therapist - Home Health Services (1.0 FTE, Days) to Providence Seaside Hospital in Seaside , OR.
This position offers a sign on bonus for eligible external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist - Home Health Services who will manage and provide skilled occupational therapy to patients and clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities in a home setting in accordance with a physician directed plan of treatment, taking into account individual patients special or age related needs.
In this position you will have the following responsibilities:
Provide occupational therapy applying therapeutic principles and practices as well as providing care appropriate to the ages of the patients
Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, insurers and other health care workers in a positive manner
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to adjust daily schedules to meet service area demands
Safeguard confidentiality for all patients, medical staff, employees, and other related information
Evaluate existing service and equipment and identifies options with Providence Health & Services facilities or local companies for new services
Plan and implement a comprehensive occupational therapy treatment plan, modifying and progressing the program in response to changing patient needs
Consult with other members of rehabilitation team to select therapy programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individual
Provide written and verbal instructions to the patients and caregivers to assist the patient in resuming life in the community or in an established safe environment
Identify specialized needs requiring specialized follow-up after discharge and makes the necessary referrals
Support and comply with the Continuous Quality Improvement program
Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely patient-related computer documentation in accordance with department policy and procedure
Design and construct special equipment for individual patients and suggests adaptation of individual's work and home environments
Regularly consult with department manager or supervisor regarding patient status and program through discharge
Provide quality patient care in an efficient, cost-effective, caring manner
Maintain a positive, professional personal presentation at all times
Maintain and enhances professional development through appropriate educational experiences
Enhance personal professional growth by establishing individual goals, providing in-services to others, conducting training programs, participating in community activities, and contributing to program development
Supervise therapy assistants, students, volunteers and other observers
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Bachelor's Degree -OR- Master's Degree -OR- Ph.D. from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Current Occupational Therapy licensure through the State of Oregon -OR- temporary license if new graduate awaiting licensing exam results
Current American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) (Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider) -OR- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required within 30 days of hire
About Providence in Oregon
As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.
The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,
"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."
Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
About the Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.
We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
Requsition ID: 115907
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Rehabilitation
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 5000 PSH HOME HEALTH
Address: OR Seaside 725 S Wahanna Rd
Pay Range: $40.04 - $64.63
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.