Occupational Therapist (Inpatient/Outpatient)

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  • Samaritan Health Services
Job Summary
Location
Lebanon ,OR 97355
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
04 Mar 2025
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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (Inpatient/Outpatient) at Samaritan Health Services summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive care by assessing, treating, and educating patients to restore function and independence in daily activities. Collaborating with healthcare teams, they offer specialized therapy including cognitive and neurological rehabilitation. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

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. We provide hand therapy, upper extremity splinting, wheel chair assessment, home safety assessment, cognitive therapy, neurological therapy and oncology rehab. Therapists follow their patients from initial evaluation to discharge, enjoy collaboration with other healthcare team members and therapist-driven treatment times.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
    • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
    • LCH Occupational Therapy:
      • If employee is providing home visits, must be able to pass Criminal Records Check per OAR 333-027-0064 upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
  • 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 Services, Functional Independence, Healthcare Team, Neurological Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Home Safety Assessment, Patient Education, Team Collaboration

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