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Job description
Occupational Therapist
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
Prioritizes patient care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral
Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates
Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
Documents evaluations in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR's and third-party payer criteria
Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately
Provides consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient's team regarding activity or prevention of complications
Provides Skilled Rehabilitation Treatment
Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress
Fabricates and adjusts splints to meet patient needs
Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of strategies, precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers
Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient's condition and situations warrant
Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for COTAs, aides and volunteers
Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR's and third-party payer criteria.
Clinical Education
Provides evidence-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for OT students
Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
Provides regular feedback and completes evaluations on schedule
Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines
Service
Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations
Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff
Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated
Communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare team members in a timely and cost-efficient, courteous manner.
Care Coordination
Collaborates with patient, family, and medical team in multidisciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient's rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehab after discharge
Requests patient/family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department, heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient
Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving, including but not limited to vision, ADL, and cognition impairments
Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals and expectations for rehab outcome and intensity at various levels of care)
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)
Why Apply to OHSU?
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact
Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
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