Travel Occupational Therapist
Hermiston, OR
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift Information

Days, with weekend rotation. Must work Thanksgiving and New Year's.

Minimum Experience Required

3 years

Certifications/Requirements

• General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must show proof of auto insurance.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist is a key member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for developing, administering, and implementing therapeutic services aimed at helping patients regain their optimal level of function in meaningful daily activities including self-care, leisure, and work. This position reports to the Home Health and Hospice Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate patients' functional status and interpret the physician's plan of care.
• Conduct assessment and reassessment, making decisions based on objective tests and measurements.
• Communicate observations, facts, and treatment suggestions as an interdisciplinary team member, both individually and in team meetings to ensure coordination of the plan of care.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and coworkers as appropriate.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Recognize and uphold patient rights.
• Provide empathy and compassion to patients experiencing grief, pain, or trauma.
• Maintain thorough and precise documentation of all communications, coordination, and treatment activities.
• Adapt to emergency situations and remain vigilant to changes in patients' conditions.
• Support the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for applicable programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Desired: Continuing education pertinent to skill level and area of practice.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

• Required: Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current certification in BLS.
• Required auto insurance.
• Preferred: Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Training:

• CRASE training may be required if the travel assignment extends beyond a 6-month period.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required.