Ohsu Portland , OR 97228
Posted 2 months ago
Department Overview
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Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
Several retirement plans to choose from! - Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
Commuter subsidies
Tuition reimbursement
Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
Annual Raises
Employee discounts to local and major businesses
Childcare service discounts
Growth/Development Opportunities
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The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing occupational therapy services to the pediatric population, with a primary focus in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and in Acute Care.
Occupational therapy services are intended to improve functional independence in self-care, work/school, and play/leisure and may be pivotal to client discharge from the hospital, community integration, academic/professional success and/or quality of life. These services may include, but are not limited to: ADL (activities of daily living) training, energy conservation strategies, splint fabrication and monitoring, exercise for improved functional range of motion/strength/endurance, sensory integration activities, developmental stimulation, perceptual/cognitive training, assistive technology, and provision of appropriate adaptive equipment. The Occupational Therapist in this position would be expected to serve patients in multiple areas of Doernbecher Children's Hospital. This position requires skills to both evaluate a patient's functional performance and participation in activities of daily living as well as to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve or enhance functional performance and independence. Assessment areas may include, but are not limited to, patient's daily routines of self-care, feeding, play, school-related activities, sensory integrative and perceptual-motor processing, motoric abilities, prevocational skills, and community living skills. Parent or caregiver education and training is an integral part of this position. This position requires the ability to use Evidence Based Practice and Practice Based Evidence in achieving functional outcomes.
Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals/objectives, develop and treatment plan and implement the plan. 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.
Function/Duties of Position
PROVIDES A SAFE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT
Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner
Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting
PROFESSIONALISM
Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect their practice
Models ethical appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity
Identifies and pursues continuing education opportunities; applies and shares new knowledge
Participates in departmental staff meetings and in-service education programs
Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, and additional caseload when needed
Displays mature, empathetic and effective professional relationships by exhibiting compassion, integrity and concern for others
Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manner, upholding the AOTA Code of Ethics, OHSU, federal privacy policies, and state statues / OAR's specific to discipline.
Adapts to changing and demanding environments
SERVICE
Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations
Uses I CARE for introduction and closing
Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional/behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff
Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated
Communicates with patients/families, other health care team members, in a time and cost efficient, courteous manner
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, and the abilities, disabilities and therapy needs of the patient. Identifies rehabilitation 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 evaluation 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 surveillance and/or 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 (including but not limited to range of motion, skin integrity, fall risk reduction)
Meets productivity standard.
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 plan specific to patient progress
Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers
Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient's condition and situation warrant
Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for 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
CARE COORDINATION
Collaborates with the patient, family and medical team in multi-disciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient's rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehabilitation 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 fall risk reduction, prevention of contracture, implementation of structured activity for patients with cognitive 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 rehabilitation outcome and rehabilitation service intensity at various levels of care)
CLINICAL EDUCATION
Provides evidenced-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for occupational therapy students typically in a backup role to full time CI's
Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
Provides regular feedback, completes CPI on schedule
Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, union contracts, etc
Ensures baseline skills for patient management in all inpatient areas and maintains proficiency through regular exposure and patient care activity, mentoring with other staff, and formal or informal peer review
Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and competency assessment for self and other staff. Includes but is not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to a job development, communicates additional training needs to direct supervisor, attends staff meetings and orients new staff, cross-trains for position in assigned or other areas
Assists in department quality improvement. Independently maintains an organized schedule, solves schedule conflicts through peer collaboration and informs supervisor when adequate patient coverage is not available
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the patients, family and staff. Includes, but is not limited to: maintaining supplies, equipment and forms, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning and repair of equipment is needed following infection control policies
Ensures return of equipment after patient use to designated place (whether unit-owned or department-owned)
Ensures and supports the delivery of individualized, high quality, current and evidenced based patient instructional materials; appropriate for patient condition and learning preferences
Ensures scheduler / manager has ongoing, current availability for scheduling.
Responds in a timely manner to scheduling requests; both for pre-scheduling requests for work opportunity response, and same day-notice unscheduled requests.
Required Qualifications
Completion of an occupational therapy educational program that is recognized by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
Outpatient or acute care pediatric affiliation or experience
Knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct in-depth evaluations of patients referred for therapy, develops and provides professional occupational therapy programs for the care and treatment of patients having physical and/or mental disabilities.
American Heart BLS Certification
Oregon Occupational Therapist License
Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Ambulatory and acute care experience in pediatrics
NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience
Experience with patient/clients aged 0-15 years.
NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit coursework or rotation.
NICU specialty certification
Additional Details
Pay Range: $44.91 - $61.65 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)
Routine ambulatory and acute care inpatient hospital environment.
Ability to lift 40 lbs., to repeatedly carry equipment weighing more than 5 lbs. and to walk extensively on hard and soft surfaces. Frequent bending and reaching to navigate medical equipment or perform treatment is required. Requires ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or unusual patient populations. Able to use keyboard and mouse frequently for documentation and communications. Must be physically able to lift and/or carry children/individuals and to assume play positions with children. Knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment, such as, oxygen/ventilation/respiratory apparatuses.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
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