Occupational Therapist

Overview

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision. (dependants included)

Wage compensation - Min: $47.70 Max: $73.44

The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team in developing, administering and implementing the therapeutic services designed to help patients regain their optimal level of function in meaningful daily activities including self-care, leisure and work. The Occupational Therapist will be under the supervision of the Director of Physical and Occupational Therapy.

• Education:
• Required:
  
  Is a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Preferred:
  Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice. Current knowledge of occupational therapy is related to physical disability and rehabilitation procedures, medicine and surgery procedures, mental health concepts, the elderly population, pediatrics, long term care, home health and hospice.

• Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
• Required:
  
  Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a current certification in BLS. Must show proof of auto insurance.
• Preferred:
  Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Experience
• Required:
  
  None required.
• Preferred:
  Has one year of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist.

• Other
• Equipment/Tools/Work Aides
• Orthotic devices, medical equipment necessary to complete testing and assessments, functioning devices, adaptive equipment. Must have available car in reliable condition with insurance coverage.

• Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Possesses knowledge of the scope and complexity of the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being served by the hospital requires. Mathematical computational skills and an ability to communicate therapeutically. Must be self-motivated, responsible, role model, well organized.

• Physical Requirements
• The position requires the ability to perform essential physical tasks and to maintain adequate communication, vision, and hearing as described in the job description. The role may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, and assisting with patient handling with appropriate techniques or team support.

• Working Conditions
• The position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment (hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility). The role may involve exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. PPE use and safety protocols are required.
• The environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, with multiple simultaneous demands and varying noise levels from medical equipment and patient needs.

Hours:

40 hours per week. Compensation: USD $47.70/hr to USD $73.44/hr job code: 01-4072. Department:
Occupational Therapy Day.