Description
Now Hiring Occupational Therapists!
New Wage Scale $47.00 to $60.00 an hour
Subacute geriatric rehab clinical setting
Full Time openings in:
Port Orchard, Washington
*PRN positions open in Shoreline, Seattle, Burien, Issaquah, Tacoma, Port Orchard, and Sequim, Washington
Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/ or reply to this email with your resume and good day and time to reach you!
Benefits Overview:
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program
Paid Time Off (PTO): accrued up to 4 weeks per year of time off, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
Generous employee referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance and more.
Over 25 years Avamere has provided short term and long-term rehab to geriatric patients throughout Oregon and Washington. Over 4300 employees in Oregon and Washington have joined our team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.
Post-Acute Care is an important part of the recovery after surgery and other medical conditions that require a bit more hands-on care before the patient returns home. Our teams specialize in post-acute care, focusing on skilled nursing services, rehabilitation, and therapy, as well as discharge planning and support services.
Find your calling at Avamere where we support you in your career path.
Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/ or contact:
Lee Whitlock
Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition
LSWhitlock@avamere.com
503-329-2802
Requirements
Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure.
Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.
Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for the patients.
Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.
Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor
Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients and others at all times.
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
Confers with Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team
Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy and licensed in Washington.
Able to practice unencumbered.
In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
Exudes professionalism in presentation.
Ability to multitask.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
CPR certification.
