Occupational Therapist

Oregon; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan in Newport, Oregon is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide safe, effective evaluations, treatments, and education tailored to each patient’s goals. You will address physical and cognitive needs, supporting functional independence in an outpatient setting.

As part of a dynamic rehabilitation team, you’ll collaborate with families, caregivers, and multi-disciplinary staff in a large, well-equipped outpatient department affiliated with a critical access hospital,

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective Occupational Therapy services through evaluation, treatment, and patient education.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, and team members.
• Promote teamwork within the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Therapy and Counseling

Business Writing

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Oregon OT license

BLS certification

Job description

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.
• Enjoy a dynamic and supportive therapy environment and professional camaraderie.
• We have a large and well equipped outpatient therapy department associated with a critical access hospital.

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 - LADDERCLIMB - SCAFFOLDINGLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 20 - 40 LbsSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)KNEEL (on knees)CRAWL (hands & knees)ROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - UpwardSITWALK - LEVEL SURFACECLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 60 or more LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 20 - 40 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 poundsPULL (20-40 pounds force)WALK - INCLINELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54\" and above) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsPINCH FingersFINGER DEXTERITYPULL (0-20 pounds force)STANDBEND FORWARD at waistREACH - ForwardGRASP Hand/FistPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PUSH (20-40 pounds force)PUSH (40-60 pounds force)PUSH (60 or more pounds force)