Occupational Therapist

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JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist

SUPERVISOR: Director of Rehabilitation Services

HOURS PER WEEK: 40hrs/Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services

HIRING BONUS: $1,000 after 90 days

The following information is designed to outline the essential functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

1. Provides evaluations including examining patients' medical histories, and evaluation and measurements appropriate to patient diagnosis.*

2. Plans and prepares treatment plans describing a strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome.*

3. Administers exercises, splinting, application of physical agents (i.e.: ultrasound, electric stimulation), manual therapy, and traction.*

4. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners.*

5. Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instruct patients on at-home exercises.*

6. Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely.*

7. Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner.*

8. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.*

9. Discharges patients from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals.*

10. Assists in training and orientation of new staff.

11. Demonstrates effective communication methods either written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic.*

12. Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and co-workers. Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers exchanging information and opinions

constructively. Treats all patients with respect.*

13. Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking. Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives.

Identifies and works proactively to solve problems.*

14. Demonstrates willingness and ability to go the "extra mile" in meeting customer needs. Represents the clinic professionally.*

15. Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs utilizing available resources. Keeps composure under stress. Is approachable and

compassionate.

16. Prioritizes work activities based on clinic demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision.*

17. Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others and of the physical plant and equipment. Demonstrates environmental awareness by maintaining work

areas in clean and unobstructed order. Follows policy when accidents occur.*

18. Participate as an active team member in a patient-centered medical home.

19. Employees will not be discourteous or disrespectful to a customer or any member of the public while in the course and scope of company business.*

20. Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, coworkers, customers and vendors.*

21. Abide by company policies.*

22. Other tasks as assigned.

23. Maintain regular, in person, work attendance and punctuality, as scheduled.*

REQUIREMENTS:

Current Oregon Occupational Therapy License

Current CPR Certification

PREFERENCES:

Values team success

Compassionate, patient, tactful, diplomatic, sociable, well organized, thorough, and independent

Shows an interest in taking action to increase his/her knowledge and development as an employee

Contributes to an environment where people feel valued

Keyboarding skills

Electronic Health Record competency

Proficiency in medical software and Microsoft Windows

Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work flow

Oral communication skills and excellent phone etiquette with an ability to convey and receive information via the telephone

Competency in language, grammar, and spelling

Ability to interact and establish a good rapport with people over the telephone and in person, often in stressful situations

Capability of effectively working on more than one task without a reduction in the quality of work and service performed

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and to work under pressure

Ability to accept responsibility and use initiative to proceed with necessary tasks without direct supervision

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (Benefits eligibility begins at 20hrs/wk):

401k plan with employer contributions up to 5% annually

Roth IRA

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Company provided $10K Group Life/AD&D insurance

Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity

Norton Identity Theft Protection (optional)

Pet Insurance (optional)

5.81 hours of PTO accrual per pay period (PTO accrual is prorated based upon FTE)

One paid Wellness day per year

Seven paid holidays, and 1 partially paid holiday (mid-day closure)

Employee Assistant Program