Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Therapy

Job Description

Description

 Join PeaceHealth St Johns successful Outpatient Therapies team! 

PeaceHealth is seeking a skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist for our Outpatient Clinic. This position will be approximately 50% pediatrics and 50% adult Neuro providing a great opportunity for those looking for a bit of diversity in their caseload. 

Our team of 9 therapists practice together in an environment of continuous learning and enjoy bringing healing to the community with a collaborative and dedicated spirit. The skill and knowledge of experienced therapists blends with new learnings and opportunities for growth brought by those newer to the field. Orthopedics, Neuro/Vestibular, Hand Therapy, Women's Health and Pediatrics are some of the areas of demonstrated excellence within our team. 

Our hospital is located in a central hub of an active community and next to Lake Sacajawea. Longview, Washington was recently named one of Forbes Magazine’s prettiest American cities and a Tree City USA. Day off? Our ideal location on the Columbia River and next to beautiful forests is just 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon, 2 hours south of Seattle, and a short drive to the beautiful Pacific coastline and year round adventures on Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. 

Apply your heart and spirit to your therapy career! 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan of care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy. Provides oversight to therapy assistants and students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; provides supervision to therapy aides and volunteers. Works collaboratively as a part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
• Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• Mentors and provides oversight to new caregivers, occupational therapy assistants, and therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
• Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors’, Masters’ or Doctorate degree from an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education required.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Specific experience in setting as described by the position posting

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and exercise independent judgment

REGIONAL/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center: May be required to cover as an Admission Coordinator/Rehab PPS Coordinator

SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
• Provides patient care in an uncontrolled home environment; operates motor vehicle on urban and rural roadways up to 25% of each day.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.