Occupational Therapist OP Adult Neuro Relief

The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by

providing occupational therapy services with a focus on neurological orthopeadic and pain population.

Services include but are not limited to ADL training energy conservation splint fabrication exercise sensory

integrations and perceptual/cognitive training to assist patients in improving their function in work leisure and

self-care. Therapists evaluate each patient referred establish treatment goals and objectives develop and

implement the treatment plan and assist in the process of obtaining DME assistive devices and post-therapy

follow-up. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns and to assist with other educational and

research activities conducted by the department or the hospital.

Relief employees must be available to work at least four (4) days per pay period as determined according to the department needs

Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment

• Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
• Utilized proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
• Maintain general good physical and mental health and self care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the workplace.
• Maintains a clean safe and orderly environment for patients family and personnel. Includes but not limited to maintaining organization of suppliesand equipment notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair isneeded follows infection control policies maintains knowledge of life safetyfire and electrical safety and disaster a high degree of courtesydiscretion and respect for patients and fellow employees. Ensures the safetyand welfare of patients and fellow employees. Utilizes proper posture soundbody mechanics and principles. Considers the needs of patients employees medical staff volunteers vendors and members of the community in an informative courteous and compassionate manner.

Service

• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patientand family internal and external customersincluding telephone electronic and face to face situations
• Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously involving management when indicated.
• Communicates using active listening skills in a supportive courteous professional manner at all times to patients family and staff.

Evaluation and Treatment of Patients

• After chart review performs individualized skilled occupational therapy evaluation including general screening for indications for other therapydisciplines rehabilitation needs.
• Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes quantitative measure and target dates. Discusses goals for treatmentwith patient andincludes family as appropriate seeks agreement with plan and goals.
• Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identifiesgoals.
• Provides occupational therapy procedures in a highly skilled and competent manor including clear explanations to patients the purpose for selectedprocedures. Includes patient family caregiver training and education intreatment comprehensive handouts as indicated. Adjuststreatment plan specific to patient progress toward established goals.
• Works closely with vendors for DME assessments and prescriptions.
• Documents evaluation treatment plan and goals treatment modalities and procedures in compliance with OHSU OOTA OAR CMS DNV and other3rd party standards. All charts closed within three days without reminders.
• Develops and/or improves patient care programs for specialty area.
• Competently and safely demonstrateuse of therapy equipment for treatment modalities and procedures.
• When indicated and approved perform skilled home safety and ADLs assessment with patient and family/ caregivers to help ensure good functionalcarry over from rehab to the home setting.
• Assesses patients for discharge from care when goals met functional progress plateaus pt non compliance with treatment plan or change in medical status.
• Enters appropriate billing for care provided.
• Facilitates patient scheduling therapy appointments with follow up section in Cadence MyChart communication.
• Medicare certifications and recertifications completed accurately and sent to referring provider for signature. Monitors chart for timely co-signatureof plan.
• Ensures patient has home program in place to continue after discharge.
• Expected to meet productivity

Care Coordination/ Interdisciplinary Communications

• Communication to referring provider as indicated; provides feedback and educates physicians fellows residents and other health care providers about rehabilitation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings as needed for care coordination.
• Timely communication to MCC as needed for insurance authorization requests or to clarify coverage for set treatment plan.
• Arrange for any necessary rehabilitation or home care equipment communicating with vendors 3rd party payors. May include coordinatingrehab visits with another provider writing letters of justification.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Completion of an occupational therapy educational program that is recognized by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board

• Current American Heart BLS certification

• Limited Permit or Oregon occupational therapy license must be obtained at the time of appointment.

Job Related KnowledgeSkills and Abilities(Competencies):

• Competency and experience with assessment and intervention activities for special populations for example patients with neurologic conditions (for example stroke brain injury chronic neuromuscular disease).

• OTD in Occupational Therapy
• Recent experience in an Ambulatory Care Setting or intensive clinical affiliation.
• Certification or traning and exerpience in neurological rehabilitation techniques.

Locations: CHH1 CHH2 Beaverton - Graystone Murray Scholls

Pay Range: $44.91 - $61.65 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications experience and internal equity)