Occupational Therapist -Adult Acute - Relief at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Occupational Therapist -Adult Acute - Relief

The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing occupational therapy services such as ADL training, energy conservation, splint fabrication for upper extremities, exercise, sensory integrations and perceptual/cognitive training to assist patients in improving their function at home and in the community. Treatment also includes patient/family education, and various therapeutic procedures to assist patients in improving function, strength, endurance and functional mobility. Therapists evaluate each appropriately referred patient, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of discharge planning and post-hospital placement. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. This position may include weekend shift rotation.

Relief: This position requires availability 4 shifts per 2 week pay period, with 2 of those shifts on weekends, as determined according to the Employer's need.

Function/Duties of Position

• Evaluation and Caseload Management
• Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment
• Clinical Education
• Service
• Care Coordination

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an occupational therapy educational program that is recognized by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
• BLS Certification
• Limited Permit or Oregon occupational therapy license must be obtained at the time of appointment.
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Current State of Oregon Occupational Therapy License

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute hospital, SNF, inpatient rehab experience or student affiliation

Additional Details

• Inpatient hospital environment
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, repeatedly carry equipment weighing more than 5 lbs and walk extensively on hard and soft surfaces. Frequent bending and reaching to navigate medical equipment or perform treatment is required. Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as oxygen, ventilation, respiratory apparatuses. Requires ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.