Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Lead & Educator

Hillsboro Medical Center; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsboro Medical Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist in Oregon to join the patient care team. You will assess, treat, and educate patients, document thoroughly in the EMR, and supervise OT assistants and students.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulations and hospital policies with a focus on productive patient care. Preferred candidates have 1 year of inpatient acute care experience and a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered OT license in Oregon or ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Experience in inpatient acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge in EMR.
• Ensure documentation complies with laws and hospital policy.
• Bill according to documented patient treatment.
• Supervise OT assistants, aides and students.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Provide evidence-based OT to adolescent to geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with case management on discharge plans.
• Prioritize patient care and coordinate clinic resources.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Supervision

Team collaboration

Productivity focus

Communication

Bilingual

Education

OT license in Oregon

Master or Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Hillsboro Medical Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist in Oregon to join the patient care team. You will assess, treat, and educate patients, document thoroughly in the EMR, and supervise OT assistants and students.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulations and hospital policies with a focus on productive patient care. Preferred candidates have 1 year of inpatient acute care experience and a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.