Occupational Therapist

Cascadia Services, LLC•Portland, OR

10d•$52 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Cascadia Healthcare is hiring Occupational Therapists to join its facility teams in Portland, Oregon. The role is part of an in-house therapy model and involves assessing patients referred for rehabilitation, providing direct occupational therapy services, and establishing and administering treatment programs with goals tailored to each patient's capacity and tolerance under physician direction. The Occupational Therapist documents patient status and progress and educates patients and families about appropriate occupational therapy methods. The Occupational Therapist helps patients optimize functionality and skills, contributes to interdisciplinary care planning, and may refer appropriate patients to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). The role also includes consultation and clinical supervision of COTAs, directing COTAs and Rehab Aides in skilled tasks, and supporting a strong rehabilitation practice within the facility. Cascadia Healthcare describes itself as a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services operating across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing facility, post-acute, or long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen residents and assess and treat patients who may benefit from therapy, following referrals from state-approved referral sources.
Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.
Document progress toward treatment objectives and communicate patient status and needs to patients, families, and involved professionals.
Refer patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), where appropriate.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility.
Direct COTAs and Rehab Aides in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment, supporting effective use of resources and development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts and OBRA.
Establish and maintain courteous, helpful interactions with staff, patients, and families, reflecting sensitivity to individual needs and a problem-solving approach.
Integrate therapy into facility operations and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Contribute to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff and department head meetings, and family conferences and communications.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Provide skilled occupational therapy services and interventions in accordance with physician orders.
Assess patient needs, plan and evaluate care, and modify care to meet occupational therapy intervention goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.