Occupational Therapist

Lowerumpquahospital; Reedsport (OR); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Résumé du poste

A local healthcare facility is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services per state standards in various medical settings including outpatient, acute care, and more. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid Oregon license. This full-time position requires good communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work as part of a team. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold a valid OT license in the State of Oregon.
• Experience with physical demands of job duties.

Responsabilités

• Provide Occupational Therapy services as per state standards.
• Develop patient care plans and provide direct patient care.
• Maintain records for patient care and progress.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability to changing work environments

Formation

Degree in Occupational Therapy

License in good standing as an Occupational Therapist in Oregon

Outils

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

Occupational Therapist

Location: 600 RANCH RD, Reedsport, OR, 97467-1795, United States

Employee Type: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Facility: Hospital

Work Location: In person

Shift: Day Shift

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Note: Looking for Occupational Therapists with lymphedema experience or those who are willing to get certification.

Job Summary

Provide Occupational Therapy services per state standards and practice act as directed by LUH. Duties to be performed in Outpatient, Acute Care, Swing, and SNF settings.

Essential Duties

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics as outlined by the AOTA.
• Maintain proficiency within the profession by keeping up with continuing education and license.
• Screens patients for Occupational Therapy needs.
• Completes initial Occupational Therapy evaluation and performs further assessments and testing as needed per plan of care.
• Develops plan of care and performs direct patient care using proper modalities and procedures according to treatment plan.
• Provide regular assessment and revision of the patient’s progress toward goal areas per Medicare guidelines.
• Maintain records that accurately reflect patient care and progress to include: evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries per regulatory standards.
• Advises, consults, and teaches patient and family members as well as caregivers as indicated.
• Provide supervision for OTA/COTA’s and rehabilitation aides per state practice act and standards of care.
• Manage insurance paperwork requirements for patients.
• Maintain contact with physician regarding occupational therapy plan of care and progress as needed.
• Attends care conferences and interdisciplinary group team meetings as requested.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities as requested.
• Participate in quarterly records review as requested.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as activity program supervisor for hospital swing bed program.
• Answer phones.
• Scheduling patients.
• Assist in ordering of supplies.
• Cleaning of treatment rooms and equipment as needed.
• Assist other healthcare members – maintaining proper in-services for LUH staff.
• Provide clinical supervision of OT and OTA students and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehab Services.

Qualification Requirements

Education and License

• Graduate from an accredited school with degree Occupational Therapy.
• License in good standing as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Oregon.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Experience

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical demands of job duties.
• Good people skills and be a team player.
• Good skills in written and oral communications.
• Must be adaptable to changing work environments.

Work Environment

Works indoors in an air-conditioned gym/office environment. Work in Outpatient, hospital, and SNF clinical settings.

Physical Demands

Frequent use of computer and phone, and other standard gym and office machines. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull using proper body mechanics and move/lift varying amounts of weight to a maximum of 60 lbs.

This is a Full-Time position that is eligible for benefits.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift Availability

• Day Shift

Work Location

In person