Impactful Occupational Therapist — Restore Function & Independence

The Oregon Clinic; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Transit benefits

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Oregon Clinic in Portland, OR is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the East-side rehab clinic with occasional coverage at Creekside Pavilion. You will evaluate, plan, and implement OT interventions to enhance patients’ daily living activities, with discharge planning and caregiver training included.

Location primarily NE Portland, hours Monday–Friday with flexible end times. Requirements include Oregon OT licensure, NBCOT, CPR/BLS within 60 days, and 2+ years’ experience (hand therapist

Qualifications

• Current Oregon state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current NBCOT OTR certification.
• 2+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire. ACLS may be required by specialty.
• 5+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certification as Hand Therapist (CHT).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations through review of medical records, patient interviews, clinical observation, and standardized assessments.
• Assesses physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial factors affecting patients’ ability to perform daily activities.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals based on evaluation findings, patient priorities, clinical judgment, and applicable provider orders.
• Provides occupational therapy interventions within scope of practice, training, and demonstrated competency, including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercise, self-care training, and strategies to improve participation in daily routines.
• Instructs patients in adaptive techniques, activity modification, joint protection, energy conservation, body mechanics, and safe use of assistive equipment.
• Recommends adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to support safety and independence at home, at work, and in the community.
• Monitors patients’ responses to treatment, reassesses progress, and modifies treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinates care with physicians, APPs, physical therapists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Plans for discharge, including home program recommendations, caregiver training, and coordination of additional services or resources.

Skills

2+ years OT experience

CPR/BLS knowledge

Education

Current Oregon state license as an Occupational Therapist

Current NBCOT OTR certification

CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire

ACLS may be required by specialty

5+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist

Hand Therapist (CHT) certification

Job description

The Oregon Clinic in Portland, OR is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the East-side rehab clinic with occasional coverage at Creekside Pavilion. You will evaluate, plan, and implement OT interventions to enhance patients’ daily living activities, with discharge planning and caregiver training included.

Location primarily NE Portland, hours Monday–Friday with flexible end times. Requirements include Oregon OT licensure, NBCOT, CPR/BLS within 60 days, and 2+ years’ experience (hand therapist