Occupational Therapist

Regency Pacific Management; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE funding

License renewal

PTO

In-house training

Leadership development

Job summary

Regency Prineville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Prineville, OR is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer therapy services in line with current standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure high-quality resident care.

You will maintain accurate records, develop goals, and provide patient education within a comprehensive Rehab Care Model. A state OT license is required, and facility experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license in assigned state.
• Ability to coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistants with guidance and training to enhance patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided and prepare required reports.
• Provide therapeutic procedures and full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals.
• Develop and document treatment goals aligned with referring medical staff; plan written programs.
• Administer manual and functional exercises; instruct and motivate patients in activities and use of devices.
• Record progress in charts and educate patients/families for continued care at home.
• Evaluate and adjust prosthetic/orthotic devices; coordinate with physicians to optimize care.

Education

OT degree

State licensure for OT

Job description

We are Regency Prineville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a skilled nursing community located in the heart of beautiful Prineville, OR. We are looking for caring & compassionate individuals to join our team.

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.