OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Company: WorkSource Oregon
Location: John Day
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

As an Occupational Therapist at BMHD you will join a Rehabilitation team that includes Speech Language Pathology and Physical Therapy. We are a close team with management that supports a healthy work life balance for our employees and values high quality care for our patients. Our OT treats 1 on 1 with 45-60 minutes appointments and has time for documentation each day. We provide a continuing education stipend each year and include trainings into our therapist\'s schedules. This position covers 2 different practice settings even though it takes place in a CAH: Home-based outpatient, inpatient, transitional care (swing bed) and long-term care. The Occupational Therapist will perform duties as assigned for improving a patient\'s function in skilled occupational therapy care, working closely with patients to develop strategies to maximize independence & safety with activities of daily living, such as toileting, dressing, bathing, meal preparation & other household chores in order to resume valuable roles & responsibilities. An individualized evaluation determines client/family goals & customized interventions improve the person\'s ability to perform activities accomplished through therapeutic use of activities or \'occupations\' in an evidenced-based practice deeply rooted in science. The occupational therapists skillfully identify necessary home modifications & safety equipment to reduce fall risk with a focus on adapting the environment& /or task to fit the person\'s current needs. Required: * Master\'s Degree * Graduate from an Accredited School of Occupational Therapy * Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) * Occupational Therapy license, in good standing with the State of Oregon Preferred: * 5-10 years of working OT experience in Outpatient, Inpatient, and School-Based Settings Duties: * Promote the mission, vision and values of BMHD. * Assists the physician in the evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis of patient by applying muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability testing. Develops the occupational therapy treatment plan based on these results and revises as necessary, assisting the physician in developing the plan of care for the patient. * Treat patients safely to relieve pain, develop, or restore function to optimal ability. Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, activities of daily living, transfer activities, functional training, prosthetic training, safety and education. Provides education for safe and effective participation in I/ADL\'s implementing adaptations and modifications when appropriate. * Provide ongoing assessment and analysis of patient functioning and progress. * Provide timely and complete documentation following department guidelines and compliance requirements. * Coordinate therapy activities with other health care disciplines. * Additional duties as assigned. Wage and Benefits: * Competitive pay depending on experience. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD & D, and Retirement match.

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