Occupational Therapist (Inpatient)

Tuality Healthcare; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, OR, seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment, treatment and education to patients across ages. You will supervise assistants and students, document care, and collaborate on discharge plans.

A current Oregon OT license is required, with a Master’s or Doctorate preferred, and a one-year inpatient acute care background is desirable. Join a team focused on high‑quality patient care, safety and efficient resource use, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered OT license in Oregon or ability to obtain before hire.
• Experience in inpatient acute care preferred (1 year).
• American Heart Association BLS preferred or within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Document evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge in EMR.
• Ensure compliance with laws and hospital policy in documentation.
• Supervise OT assistant, aide and students; assist with education/research.
• Provide evidence‑based OT for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with case management for discharge planning and recommendations.
• Prioritize patient care and manage clinic resources efficiently.
• Maintain safe environment; follow PPE and infection control procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Time management

Patient safety awareness

Education

Oregon OT license

Master’s/Doctor of OT (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $46.95/hr. to $68.55/hr.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist functions as a member of the patient care team by providing occupational therapy services and is accountable for assessment, treatment, and education of patients with the appropriate documentation of such care. Responsible for supervising the patient care activities of their assistant, aide, students and to assist with other educational and research activities conducted by the department or hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

• Documents patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge in a timely manner, using EMR.
• Documents in a comprehensive manner that is compliant with local, state, and federal laws and hospital policy.
• Bills in congruence with documented patient treatment.
• Supervises patient care activities completed by the OT assistant, aide, and / or student.
• Achieves patient care productivity standards established by department
• Provides evidenced based occupational therapy to, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
• Collaborates effectively with case management regarding discharge plan and recommendations.
• Prioritizes patient care appropriately, coordinating duties and clinic resources in an effective manner.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

• Communicates concerns about patient’s medical status with provider as needed.
• Participates in continuing education seminars, department in-services, safety training and other educational opportunities within the hospital and community; uses new knowledge as appropriate situations arise.
• Participates in performance reviews.
• Completes patient safety incident reports as needed.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

• Impact limited to the employee and the wellbeing of the patient.
• Takes an active role in helping the department meet budgetary goals.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

• Current unencumbered occupational therapy license in the state of Oregon or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred

• Master’s or Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Experience:

Required

N/A

Preferred

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in inpatient acute care setting.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

• Current unencumbered occupational therapy license in the state of Oregon or ability to obtain prior to hire;
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS preferred upon hire or required within first 90 days.

Preferred

N/A

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules regarding patient treatment and documentation.
• Practices in accordance with professional licensing laws and professional practice act.
• Complies with guidelines of accrediting bodies (TJC, DNV)
• Demonstrates effective positive interpersonal skills, communication
• skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a team.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and participates in patient/customer satisfaction.
• Presents a personal appearance that makes a positive first impression.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operation, maintenance and use of therapeutic and hospital equipment commonly found in acute care per department checklist.
• Utilizes appropriate occupational therapy assessment, treatment and education in acute care.
• Prioritizes patient care appropriately, coordinating duties and clinic resources in an effective manner.
• Promotes accident prevention and reports potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Follows procedures for use of personal protective equipment, infection control and disposal of hazardous waste and sharps, to assure personal and patient safety.
• Utilizes time and resources efficiently.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding patient information according to PHI level of access
• Recognizes own limitations and seeks guidance appropriately.
• Establishes clinical/professional relationships with primary care providers, patients, patients’ family members and other health care providers.

Preferred

• Bilingual skills.

Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship and veteran status. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.