Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist

Samaritan Health Services

Location: Corvallis,OR, USA

Date: 2024-12-18T04:11:39Z

Job Description:
  • *Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

    • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
      • 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.
    • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
      • The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in self-care, physical mobility or functional independence. We provide specialty care from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neurological to women's health, from lymphedema care to wheelchair fitting, hand therapy and more. Our acute services are centered out of Samaritan's Regional Medical system, a 160 bed, level 2 trauma center. Our outpatient clinic features cutting edge equipment, custom splinting stations, a Sanet Vision Integrator, a therapy pool with an underwater treadmill and separate adult and pediatric gyms. We also offer outpatient services at the Pastega Regional Cancer Center. All outpatient services are one-on-one and feature therapist-driven treatment times.
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      • Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
      • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
    • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
      • Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.
      • Business Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the ability to professionally communicate clinical content in written documentation that is easily understood by the end user.
      • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
      • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
      • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      • Rarely(1 - 10% of the time)

        Occasionally(11 - 33% of the time)

        Frequently(34 - 66% of the time)

        Continually(67– 100% of the time)

        CLIMB - LADDER

        CLIMB - SCAFFOLDING

        LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54 ) 20 - 40 Lbs

        SQUATStatic (hold>30 sec)

        KNEEL(on knees)

        CRAWL(hands&knees)

        ROTATE TRUNKSitting

        ROTATE TRUNKStanding

        REACH- Upward

        SIT

        WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

        CLIMB - STAIRS

        LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 60 or more Lbs

        LIFT(Knee to chest: 24 -54 ) 20 - 40 Lbs

        CARRY2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

        BEND FORWARDat waist

        PUSH(20-40 pounds force)

        PULL(20-40 pounds force)

        STAND

        WALK - INCLINE

        LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0 -36 ) 20 - 40 Lbs

        LIFT(Knee to chest: 24 -54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT(Overhead: 54 and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        REACH -Forward

        MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists

        PINCHFingers

        GRASPHand/Fist

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        PUSH(0-20 pounds force)

        PULL(0-20 pounds force)

        None specified

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