Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) - Sigma Inc

Corvallis, OR 97330

About the Job

281188 - Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) - Corvallis, OR - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare staffing is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) to work onsite at our client's facility in Corvallis, OR.

Shift : Days ((07:30-16:00) rotating weekends

Summary :

Responsible for providing safe and effective Occupational Therapy services by implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education, designed to meet the identified needs and functional goals of the patient. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Evaluate and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served.
Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient.
Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
Is a patient advocate.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience :

Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.

Computer Skills :

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Basic Internet navigation skills.

Certificates and Licenses :

Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Source : Sigma Inc