Occupational Therapist (Outpatient) EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY

Relocation assistance: Up to $15,000
Pay Range: $81,038.88/yr. to $118,329.12/yr.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Documents patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge in a complete and timely manner, using EMR.
• Maintains patient charts in a comprehensive and legal manner with regard to local, state, and federal laws and hospital policy.
• Bills in congruence with documented patient treatment and assists in tracking of individual insurance requirements in accordance with proper billing practices.
• Supervises OT assistant, aide, athletic trainer and / or student in regards to patient care activities.
• Achieves clinics established productivity standards for patient care.
• Provides occupational therapy to, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
• Actively participates in performance reviews
• Participates in monthly meetings

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: Required - Current unencumbered occupational therapy license in the state of Oregon. Preferred - N/A
• Experience: Required - N/A Preferred - At least one (1) year of experience in an outpatient setting. At least one (1) year of experience in hand therapy including splinting.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Required - Current unencumbered occupational therapy license in the state of Oregon. American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS preferred upon hire or required within first 90 days. Preferred - CHT: Certified Hand Therapist.

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules regarding patient treatment and documentation.
• Demonstrates effective positive interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a team.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Presents a personal appearance that makes a good first impression.
• PRACTICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL LICENSING LAWS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ACT.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operation, maintenance and use of all therapeutic equipment available in specific care area.
• Utilizes appropriate occupational therapy assessment, treatment and education skills.
• This includes the ability to fabricate splints as indicated based on diagnosis.
• Prioritizes patient care appropriately, coordinating duties and clinic resources in an effective manner.
• Promotes accident prevention and reports potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Uses protective equipment, infection control, and disposal of hazardous waste and sharps to assure personal safety.
• Demonstrates clinical competency through preparation of patient plans of care/treatment plans.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively treat patients through direct access.
• Preferred - Bilingual skills a plus.