Occupational Therapist

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

Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations through review of medical records, patient interviews, clinical observation, and standardized assessments.

Ø Assesses physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial factors affecting patients’ ability to perform daily activities.

Ø Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals based on evaluation findings, patient priorities, clinical judgment, and applicable provider orders.

Ø 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.

Ø Instructs patients in adaptive techniques, activity modification, joint protection, energy conservation, body mechanics, and safe use of assistive equipment.

Ø Recommends adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to support safety and independence at home, at work, and in the community.

Ø Monitors patients’ responses to treatment, reassesses progress, and modifies treatment plans as needed.

Ø Coordinates care with physicians, APPs, physical therapists, and other members of the healthcare team.

Ø Plans for discharge, including home program recommendations, caregiver training, and coordination of additional services or resources.

Salary: Hiring range, based on experience and credentials: $88,524.80-132,787.20 per year

Workdays: This role will be primarily located at the East-side rehab clinic in Northeast Portland. Occasional coverage will be required on an as-needed basis at The Oregon Clinic Creekside Pavilion in Southwest Beaverton. Typical hours are Monday-Friday (Shift schedules are flexible, with ending times of either 5:40 PM or 6:00 PM, and based on the candidate's preference for an 8-, 9-, or 10-hour workday).

Qualifications that support success in this role are based on education, experience and values including:

Required:

-Current Oregon state license as an Occupational Therapist

-Current OTR certification through NBCOT.

-2+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.

-Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire. ACLS may be required by specialty.

Preferred:

-5+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.

-Certification as a Hand Therapist (CHT).

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• Healthcare:Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Financial Wellbeing:Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
• Work-Life Balance:Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
• Wellness Support:Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
• Commuter Benefits:70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
• Additional Perks:Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance

Patients and peers recognize The Oregon Clinic as a top regional healthcare provider and employer. We are:

• Guided by our values of dedicating to excellence, compassionate and joyful connection, inclusive collaboration, listening humbly, and leading with integrity.
• The largest physician-owned, multi-specialty medical and surgical practice in Oregon with a team of 1,500 team members across 30 specialties and our business office.
• Dedicated to providing the highest value care tailored to the needs of each unique patient.
• Proud to be consistently ranked by our employees as a Top 10 Workplace by The Oregonian.

Our Commitments:

• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:We are more than an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and embrace differences and a diversity of backgrounds. Our goal is for patients, physicians, and team members to see and feel diversity, equity, safety, and inclusion in all aspects of their interactions with TOC clinics and administration.
• A safe workplace:We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace for the safety of our patients and employees. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screenings.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR/BLS

OR Occupational Therapist

Occupation Therapist

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