Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an Occupational Therapist for an inpatient acute care setting in a short-term hospital unit. The clinician will evaluate adults and geriatrics, develop and adjust therapy plans, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications include an OT license (Oregon or eligible for compact), BLS and NBCOT, and at least 1 year of inpatient acute care experience. Flexibility to float between units and to cover weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Active state OT license; compact license must be in hand at submission.
• BLS and NBCOT certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient acute care hospital experience.
• Ability to float between units; experience with adult and geriatric patients in short-term acute care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and document patient care for OT in acute care.
• Perform reassessments and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide education for discharge planning and safety.
• Maintain accurate charting in electronic systems.
• Support patient mobility and injury prevention goals.

Skills

Inpatient acute care experience

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Unit floating experience

Education

OT license (Oregon or Compact eligibility)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: Acute Care Client

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 1 year of inpatient acute care hospital experience required

License: Valid state license required; Compact license must be in hand at submission

Certifications: BLS, NBCOT

Must-Have: Must have inpatient acute care hospital experience

Description:We are seeking a well-rounded candidate specializing in acute care occupational therapy.The position involves providing therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care setting.Candidates must have the capacity to float between different units as needed.Weekend shifts will fluctuate, requiring availability for 2-4 weekends per month.The role is focused on patient assessment, evaluation, and education for discharge planning.Experience with charting in an electronic system is a requirement.Expected job duties will include planning care, reassessments, and ensuring safety and injury prevention.Candidates must be flexible in scheduling and may be expected to work three of five major holidays.References covering one year within the last three years will be requested during the compliance process.The ideal candidate should be prepared for an interview and must not contact facility personnel directly.