Occupational Therapist

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  • Samaritan Health Services
Job Summary
Location
Albany ,OR 97321
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
05 Mar 2025
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Job Description

Occupational Therapist at Samaritan Health Services summary:

As an Occupational Therapist, I provide comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients with physical and cognitive impairments, aiming to enhance their functional independence. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers. My role involves both inpatient and outpatient services, addressing a diverse range of conditions from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Summary

  • 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. Located at Samaritan Albany General Hospital, a level 3 trauma center with 79 beds, we provide evaluations and treatments for a variety of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The inpatient acute care role includes evaluation, treatment and discharge recommendations for patients with orthopedic, neurological and ADL needs. Outpatient interventions include hand therapy, orthopedics, neuro, custom splinting, driving assessments and ADL training.
  • 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

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      KNEEL (on knees)

      CRAWL (hands & knees)

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      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

      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at 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

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      REACH - Forward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      None specified

Keywords:

Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Therapy Services, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Services, Healthcare, Functional Independence

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