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Occupational Therapist OT - Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside

Avamere·Salem, Oregon

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation. Supervise assistants and rehab aides while acting as a patient advocate within a skilled nursing community.

Occupational Therapist OT

Status: PRN Available

Location

Avamere Transitional Care of Sunnyside -4515 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302

Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/ [https://teamavamere.com/]

We are seeking a Full Time (or PRN) Occupational Therapist to join our team at Avamere Transitional Care of Sunnyside, nestled in Oregon’s capital city. This 81-bed skilled nursing community is a beautiful/modern facility, with a well-equipped rehab gym and a high volume of short-term care patients. As an Occupational Therapist with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve.

Reasons to Join Avamere

  • In-House Therapy
  • Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
  • Therapist-Run
  • Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
  • Manageable Productivity Expectations
  • Flexible Schedule Options
  • Two Full-time Status Options (30 or 40-hour workweek)
  • Career Advancement & Development
  • New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.

401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.

EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.

Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.

Generous employee referral bonus program.

Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).

Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

The purpose of this position is to provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure
  • Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines
  • Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety
  • Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development
  • Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Oregon.
  • Able to practice unencumbered
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
  • CPR certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in E-Verify

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum and hold a valid license to practice in Oregon. Requires CPR certification and working knowledge of Medicare and resident rights.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Goal Setting
  • CPR
  • Professionalism
  • Supervision
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Medicare Knowledge
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Family Education
  • Patient Evaluation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Critical Illness Coverage
  • Legal Services
  • Discount Programs
  • Medical FSA
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Accident Coverage
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Matching Program
  • CERA
  • Supplemental Hospital Coverage
  • Higher Education Reimbursement
  • EAP Canopy
  • Telehealth Mental Health Visits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Salem, Oregon
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Avamere

Avamere was founded in 1995 with a single skilled nursing community in Hillsboro, Oregon. Over the past three decades, that foundation has grown into a leading provider of skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and senior living across the Pacific Northwest and beyond....

Salary listed on 59 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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