Ascend Therapy Services

07/29/2025

We are hiring!

Do you know an Occupational Therapist or COTA who may be interested in a great opportunity to make a positive impact on others while maintaining work life balance?

Do YOU want to be a part of helping aging adults maximize their independence and quality of life? Help us find the right people to serve them by sharing this post and telling your friends :)

Questions about the position? Check out this link and don't hesitate to reach out!

www.ascendtherapypnw.com/joinourteam

02/14/2025

Do you want to work in a position you will LOVE?! 💓

We are looking for both Occupational Therapists and COTAs to join our team!

What does it mean to work with Ascend Therapy Services?
- Mobile outpatient and home health visits, allowing you to work with an individual in their own environment, focusing on what is important to them
- Flexible scheduling, we will find a schedule that fits YOUR needs
- Opportunities in a focused area near you, available in both King and/or Pierce Counties
-Working with a caring, creative, and supportive team, helping each other to grow
- Flexible benefit opportunities, let's figure out what is important to you and go from there
- We focus on our clients and on you, not on unrealistic productivity standards

For more information, please contact Heidi at
253-900-2295 or
Heidi@ascendtherapypnw.com

Do you know any OTs or COTAs in the area? Please SHARE this with them, we'd LOVE to meet them !

10/16/2024

Do you know an awesome Occupational Therapist or OT assistant who would love to help aging adults maximize independence and safety in their own environment, in a meaningful way with a flexible schedule?

Ascend Therapy Services is hiring and would love to meet them!

If you’d like to learn more or are interested in this opportunity reach out via messenger or send an email to Heidi@ascendtherapypnw.com

02/26/2024

It has been a special opportunity to have TJ join me on many visits these past 6 months.

There are definitely some tasks and sessions he needs to stay home for, but others where he brings even greater benefit than just me alone.

I LOVE the idea of intergenerational engagement, and the benefits it brings both parties.

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I LOVE witnessing the joy, smiles, and laughter that come about from his presence.

Especially when I work with clients who have difficulty communicating; their communication with him is priceless.

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I LOVE the parallel learning that takes place.

He was learning to roll as I was working with a client in rolling in bed. He is working on standing while I work with a client on standing. They bond over their common goals.

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I LOVE how he adds an extra layer of motivation.

My client might only want to stand for a minute to talk to me, but may stand for a few minutes when talking to him. They might not want to work on sitting balance and reaching with me, but they will reach outside their base of support to reach for his toes.

02/25/2024

I'm going to be honest, when I was in school I always pictured myself working with kids.

One thing led to another, I started working with aging adults, and I have loved every minute of it!

I LOVE when we can make simple changes, and make something easier that my client didn't even know was a possibility. When things change as we age and some tasks get harder, people often see it as part of the 'getting old' process and not as something that we can actually work on and make easier again.

I LOVE helping people to maximize their independence, fully participate in their daily life once again, and experience the joy of doing what it is that they love to do.

I LOVE taking the time to get to know my clients, and hear stories of all of their wonderful adventures they have had!

Side note... can anyone believe that we are actually into our last week of February?? 🤯

02/18/2024

Ascend Therapy Services is a mobile outpatient practice. What does that mean? We come to you, and you don’t have to be home bound or qualify for home health services.

There are so many things I love about being mobile:

I LOVE that we practice and work on what really matters. We take practical instances you participate it and work on it in your own environment.

I LOVE that we learn by doing. Want to get on and off your couch easier? We will actually get on and off your couch. Want to be more independent in cooking? We will actually cook in your own kitchen.

I LOVE that we get to see your environment and what you are working with, so we are better able to get a full picture or your strengths and growth areas and adapt the environment as needed.

I LOVE that we are there to witness any barriers so we can break those down and overcome them.

I LOVE the easy access that mobile outpatient brings to people as there are less hoops to jump through to get to therapy and no travel is involved for the client.

02/17/2024

I'm taking the end of February to share with you all what I LOVE about various aspects of what I do. Follow along to get to know me, a little more about OT, and all there is to love about it!

I LOVE that OT is person centered, and we really want to focus on what YOU want to focus on. I'm not going to make you practice things over and over that you are never going to do. But if something is important to you, we will find a way to fit it into your plan of care.

I LOVE that we are trained problem solvers, and will search for a solution that will be the right fit for you. This may be trial and error, may be adaptation or modification, may be a lot of thinking outside of the box, but we will work something out one way or another.

I LOVE that we take situations that we need to work on, and find a FUN way to increase your function.

I LOVE witnessing the joy of my clients when they are actively engaging in their life.

Have any questions about Occupational Therapy? Let me know!

02/04/2024

02/02/2024

Friday Facts: Nearly 90,000 people in the US are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year.

The North West chapter of the APDA is beginning to host a Beyond Medication series, providing virtual educational workshops.

Next month I am leading one for caregivers titled Hand on Helpful Caregiving, giving tips and tricks on how to help others help themselves.

If you’d like more information on this series, comment BEYOND and I’ll send you some info!

02/01/2024

Staying active is important in all stages and ages, but especially as we age!

Why do you ask? Here are examples of just 5 pitfalls to inactivity as we age:

1. Inactivity can lead to a decline in muscle strength and mass, affecting mobility and increasing the risk of falls.

2. Lack of movement can contribute to joint stiffness and reduced flexibility, impacting range of motion and overall functional independence.

3. Inactivity is associated with decreased bone density, making older adults more susceptible to fractures and osteoporosis.

4. Sedentary behavior can lead to cardiovascular issues, including poor circulation, increased blood pressure, and higher risk of heart disease.

5. Inactivity may result in a decline in our daily tasks and activities (getting dressed, cooking, taking a shower, walking the dog), affecting our overall independence.

Let's combat these pitfalls with being active throughout the day!

What are you doing today to stay active? Let us know in the comments to share ideas with others!

12/13/2023

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12/12/2023

I've been using soap pouches like these for years and I love them!

Promote independence and increase safety with better visibility and a better grip on the soap preventing slipping and sliding!
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