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.

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 quantitativemeasures and target dates
• Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
• Documents evaluations in patients medical record in compliance with DNV OHSU OARs 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 patients teamregarding 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 patients 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 patients medical record in compliance with DNV OHSU OARs 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

Care Coordination

• Collaborates with patient family and medical team in multidisciplinary patient rounds ensuring a common level of understanding of the patientsrehabilitation needs and providing recommendations for rehab afterdischarge
• Requests patient/family conferences as appropriate and participates in conferences representing department heightens awareness of and advocatesfor 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 andcognition impairments
• Provides feedback and educates physicians fellows residents and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited tomedical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referralsand expectations for rehab outcome and intensity at various levels of care)

Other Duties as Assigned

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

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

• Current American Heart BLS CPR certification

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

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

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)

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or