Occupational Therapist -Adult Acute - Relief

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing occupational therapy services such as ADL training, energy conservation, splint fabrication for upper extremities, exercise, sensory integrations and perceptual/cognitive training to assist patients in improving their function at home and in the community. Treatment also includes patient/family education, and various therapeutic procedures to assist patients in improving function, strength, endurance and functional mobility. Therapists evaluate each appropriately referred patient, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of discharge planning and post-hospital placement. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. This position may include weekend shift rotation. Relief employees must be available to work at least four (4) days per pay period as determined according to the department needs

Requirements

Completion of an occupational therapy educational program that is recognized by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
Limited Permit or Oregon occupational therapy license must be obtained at the time of appointment.
Current American Heart BLS CPR certification
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

OTD
Acute hospital, SNF, inpatient rehab experience or student affiliation

Responsibilities

Evaluation and Caseload Management
Prioritizes patient care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral
Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates
Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
Documents evaluations in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria
Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately
Provides consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications
Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment
Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress
Fabricates and adjusts splints to meet patient needs
Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of strategies, precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers
Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situations warrant
Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for COTAs, aides and volunteers
Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria.
Clinical Education
Provides evidence-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for OT students
Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
Provides regular feedback and completes evaluations on schedule
Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines
Care Coordination
Collaborates with patient, family, and medical team in multidisciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient’s rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehab after discharge
Requests patient/family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department, heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient
Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving, including but not limited to vision, ADL, and cognition impairments
Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals and expectations for rehab outcome and intensity at various levels of care)
Other Duties as Assigned