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Join Our Passionate and purposeful In-House Therapy Team!Occupational Therapist (OT)Shift: Full-Time and PRN AvailableLocation: Salem Transitional Care, 3445 Boone Road SE, Salem, Oregon 97317Apply at Teamavamere.comWe are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Salem Transition Care, 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 Rehab, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve.Avamere Rehab provides in-house therapy in our Avamere Living communities throughout Oregon and Washington. Avamere Living began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care. At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members. If you are an Occupational Therapist interested in Full-time, Part-time or PRN opportunities, please contact us or apply for this position.Reasons to Join Avamere Rehab:In-House TherapyCollaborative Team Approach with All DepartmentsTherapist-RunCompliance & Regulatory Management and EducationManageable Productivity ExpectationsFlexible Schedule OptionsTwo Full-time Status Options (30 or 40-hour workweek)Career Advancement & DevelopmentNew Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & TrainingAt 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.Integrity, passion, quality—these are not just words we say, but ideals we choose to guide and influence every decision we make. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and employee engagement. Avamere is committed to hire, develop, and retain diverse talent with aligned values to build a culture of integrity and respect for all. 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 licensureDirects and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelinesFollows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safetyExpands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing educationSupports and participates in department operations and developmentCommunicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care Qualifications:Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational TherapyMust be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of OregonIn good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boardsWorking knowledge of Medicare and other payer sourcesFull knowledge of resident’s rightsExudes professionalism in presentationAbility to multitaskMust be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English fluentlyMust have a current and active CPR/BLS CertificationAvamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in E-Verify#clinical95Licenses & CertificationsRequiredz SIG OTEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.