Occupational Therapist

Cascadia EE LLC•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gabriel Park Post Acute is a healthcare provider focused on rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, offering personalized, patient-centered treatment plans alongside 24-hour skilled nursing care. The Occupational Therapist assesses patients referred for rehabilitation, including their medical condition, functional abilities, limitations, restrictions, and rehabilitation potential. Under a physician’s direction, the OT establishes and administers treatment programs with goals appropriate to each patient’s capacity and tolerance. The role includes setting achievable goals, documenting patient status and progress, and educating patients and families about occupational therapy methods. The OT provides and oversees occupational therapy services for residents and patients, works with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and rehabilitation aides, and contributes to care planning and interdisciplinary coordination. The position also supports effective communication with patients, families, facility staff, and other professionals, while maintaining confidentiality, punctuality, and regular attendance.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to communicate treatments and procedures effectively to residents, families, and nursing facility staff.
Ability to maintain patient and resident confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

Screen residents and assess and treat referred patients who may benefit from occupational therapy.
Follow Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and contribute to effective care planning.
Document progress toward objectives and communicate patient status and needs to patients, families, and involved professionals.
Refer patients to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) when appropriate.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs.
Direct COTAs and rehabilitation aides during skilled group and individual treatment, supporting effective resource use and clinical skill development in accordance with applicable State Practice Acts and OBRA.
Establish and maintain courteous, helpful interactions with staff, patients, and families, showing sensitivity to individual needs and using a problem-solving approach.
Integrate occupational therapy into facility operations and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Contribute to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative and department-head meetings, and family conferences and communications.
Provide skilled occupational therapy services and interventions in accordance with physician orders.
Assess patient needs, plan and evaluate care, and modify interventions to meet occupational therapy goals.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.