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

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with weekend rotation and mandatory work on New Year's Day.

The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role as part of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for developing, administering, and implementing therapeutic services aimed at helping patients regain their optimal level of functioning in meaningful daily activities, including self-care, leisure, and work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct evaluations of patients' functional status and implement the physician's plan of care.
• Perform assessments and reassessments, making decisions based on objective tests and measurements.
• Communicate observations, treatment recommendations, and facts to the interdisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated plan of care.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and coworkers as appropriate.
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with team members.
• Uphold and protect patient rights while demonstrating empathy and compassion for those experiencing grief, pain, or trauma.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all communications, coordination, and treatment activities.
• Adapt to emergency situations and remain vigilant to changes in patient conditions.
• Support the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education programs as applicable to the position.
• Float to other departments as needed, ensuring qualifications for patient care.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Desired: Continuing education relevant to skill level and area of practice, with current knowledge of occupational therapy related to physical disabilities, rehabilitation procedures, mental health concepts, and home health and hospice care.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

• Required:
  • Valid license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Oregon.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Proof of auto insurance.
• Preferred: Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• CRASE training may be required if the travel assignment extends beyond a six-month period.