Occupational Therapist (Outpatient) EXEMPT

Tuality Healthcare • Hillsboro, OR

82d • $91,832 - $134,056

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist functions as a member of the patient care team by providing occupational therapy services and is accountable for assessment, treatment, and education of patients with the appropriate documentation of such care. Also responsible for supervising the patient care activities of their assistant, aide, students and to assist with other educational and research activities conducted by the department or hospital.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered occupational therapy license in the state of Oregon.

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of experience in an outpatient setting.
• At least one (1) year of experience in hand therapy including splinting.
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS preferred upon hire or required within first 90 days.
• CHT: Certified Hand Therapist.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

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.
• Actively participate in monthly meetings.
• Refers to or communicates with primary care provider regarding concerns about patients as needed.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance: Up to $15,000
• Pay Range: $91,832.00/yr. to $134,056.00/yr.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees