Occupational Therapist

Regency Pacific Management; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE budget $750 annually

2 days PTO off for CE?.

In-house training

Health & Wellness including EAP

Double-time holiday pay

Leadership development via NARA

Job summary

Regency Albany seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide OT services in a skilled nursing setting. You will evaluate residents, plan and administer therapy, and document progress to ensure high-quality care in collaboration with the care team.

Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and maintain an active OT license in the state. The role emphasizes individualized patient care and professional growth within an in-house therapy model.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Maintain current, unrestricted OT license in the assigned state.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services following standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate, plan, and administer OT treatments to residents.
• Develop and document treatment goals and programs based on patient evaluations.
• Administer exercises and activities to improve function and daily living activities.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient records and coordinate with the care team.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are Regency Albany, a skilled nursing community located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We are looking for caring & compassionate resident-minded individuals to join our team.

Key Benefits Of An In-House Therapy Staff Model-

• Aligned Mission and Values
• Reflect our company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration, focused on individualized care for patients while supporting professional growth for staff
• Enhanced Quality of Care
• Provide therapy services with tailored programs that directly address the unique needs of our residents and align with our goals
• Ensure consistent, high-quality continuity of care with dedicated in-house teams.
• Utilize a Rehab care model team approach
• Perks
• Clinical excellence via a $750 annual con ed budget with up to 2 days paid time off and covered license renewal.
• Health & wellness including an employee assistance program
• Access to in-house training
• Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick & vacation) as a new employee - increases with tenure
• Double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays
• Annual performance and salary review
• Leadership development group with NARA and management development

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, organizes and administers occupational therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations and guidelines to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. The occupational therapist maintains informative, accurate and timely documentation and records management and works collaboratively with all disciplines, adheres to the professional standards of practice guidelines and code of ethics as set forth by the state board of occupational therapy.

You Will

• Support Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistants by providing periodic training and guidance as required to promulgate the educational needs of the technicians and to also enhance patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals. Provide safe and timely patient care.
• Develop realistic and documented treatment goals that comply with and satisfy the intent of the referring medical staff. Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust the patient's prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification as required. Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in a treatment program, and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care.

Benefits Of An In-House Therapy Staff Model

• Aligned Mission and V alues - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individudalized care for the residents.
• Enhanced Quality of Care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO including double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

You Currently

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Possess, prior to, onboarding and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in assigned state.

Our Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.