Occupational Therapist-Home Health The Dalles Oregon

Job Description

About Adventist Health Columbia Gorge :

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is a compassionate, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care to our community. Our Home Health department offers personalized care to patients in the comfort of their homes, ensuring they maintain the highest quality of life. We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team and help deliver expert rehabilitation services to those in need.

Position Overview :

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team in providing in-home therapy services to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. In this part-time role (30 hours per week), you will work directly with patients in their homes, helping them regain independence, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities to identify areas of need.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans focused on improving the ability to perform daily activities.
• Provide home safety assessments and recommend modifications to ensure patients' environments are safe and accessible.
• Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary Home Health team to provide comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques, adaptive equipment, and self-care strategies to improve daily living.
• Maintain accurate patient records, document progress, and communicate with the care team to adjust therapy plans as needed.
• Promote health education and offer resources to support patients' ongoing recovery and well-being.

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