Occupational Therapist

Shift Information: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a weekend rotation. Required to work on Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role as a member of the interdisciplinary team, focusing on developing, administering, and implementing therapeutic services aimed at helping patients regain their optimal level of function in meaningful daily activities, including self-care, leisure, and work. This position reports to the Home Health and Hospice Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate patients’ functional status and interpret and implement the physician’s plan of care.
• Complete assessments and reassessments, making decisions based on objective tests and measurements.
• Communicate observations, facts, and treatment suggestions as part of the interdisciplinary team, both individually and in team meetings.
• Provide education and direction to patients and coworkers as appropriate.
• Work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Recognize and protect patient rights.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion towards patients experiencing grief, pain, or trauma.
• Maintain accurate and concise documentation of all communications, coordination, and treatment activities.
• Adapt to emergency situations and remain alert to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for applicable programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
  • Desired: Evidence of continuing education relevant to skill level and area of practice.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Required:
    • Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist.
    • Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
    • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Preferred: Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• CRASE training may be required if the travel assignment extends beyond six months.