Occupational Therapist- Outpatient Pediatric

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon seeks an Occupational Therapist who evaluates, plans and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician, working with families and the care team to align patient goals.

The role requires Oregon OT licensure, a valid driver’s license, current AHA Basic Life Support certification, and at least one year of therapy experience. You will participate in an interdisciplinary care team, document findings promptly, and support patient

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited college or university.
• Must have necessary requisites for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Oregon State Board and a valid Oregon driver’s license; ability to travel to SCHS sites and trainings. Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• One year of experience with therapy procedures and rehabilitation practices is required.

Aufgaben

• Adheres to Oregon State Occupational Therapy Licensing Board requirements.
• Provides occupational therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provides staff consultation and training.
• Provides community resource knowledge and referral services.
• Gathers data and documents information timely with compliance.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (AOTA-accredited)

Jobbeschreibung

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Adheres to Oregon State Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
• Provides occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provides staff consultation and training.
• Provides community resource knowledge and referral services.
• Provides occupational therapy services to other hospital service areas.
• May be required to drive Rehabilitation van and meet all related SCHS vehicle policy requirements.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure patient care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner.
• Participates in clinical care conferencing.
• Gathers data and accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with departmental and professional regulations.
• Participates with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout the continuum of care. Reinforces patient’s continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Must have necessary requisites for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Oregon State Board of Health. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: A member in good standing of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). See additional position information for preferred certification list.

Experience

Required: Must have one year of experience with therapy procedures, current orthopedic and neurological follow-up procedures, and rehabilitation practices.

Preferred: Previous occupational therapy experience in a hospital based setting.