Third Party Risk Jobs in Remote, OR (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Therapy department leader, the Occupational Therapist tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients as part of a treatment plan. Designs interventions within the treatment plan that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within the limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Evaluates patients' initial performance and progress and prepares reports that detail progress. Completes and maintains appropriate records as evidence of treatment and progress. Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems.
Provides and documents supervision over assistants under direct supervision or indirectly in carrying out treatment plans under the direction of the supervising therapist.
Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in the patient's chart or other documentation system. Documentation should be sufficient to demonstrate reasonable functional progress and provide complete information for billing third-party insurance programs.
Recommends changes in patients' living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities and overall safety. Consults with rehabilitation team to coordinate occupational therapy with other disciplines. Helps patients to improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills with rehabilitative tools. Provides training in therapy techniques and objectives for others, including students, nurses, and other medical staff. Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn skills and adjust to physical limitations.
Other duties as requested to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.
SHARED VALUES
Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.
Teamwork: We are one team - each one of us makes a difference.
Curiosity: We promote learning.
Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience

• Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Have knowledge both of state practice act guidelines as well as Medicare guidelines and follow the guidelines in the delivery of patient care.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficient computer skill including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Prior experience with proper electronic medical record documentation is required.
• The necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization ability.
• Multitasking and time management is critical to performance of the role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
Up to 1/3 of the time: sit; taste or smell
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: push/pull; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Up 2/3 of the time and more: stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger or feel; reach with hands and arms
This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:
None of the time: more than 100 pounds
Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 100 pounds
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 50 pounds
This job has special vision requirements as follows:
Close; distance; color; peripheral; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:
None of the time: extreme heat/cold; wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; outdoor weather; Toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; vibration
Up to 1/3 of the time: Working near moving mechanical parts;
The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.
Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.
This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:
From 1 - 2 hours per day: grasping: simple/light & firm/heavy
From 3 - 4 hours per day: repetitive use of hands; fine dexterity
This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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