Avamere·Salem, Oregon
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.
Status: PRN Available
Avamere Transitional Care of Sunnyside -4515 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
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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.
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.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in E-Verify
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.
Market context
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