Occupational Therapist (OT)

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

Job summary

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Oregon seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver safe, evidence-based OT care, including evaluations, treatment plans, and education tailored to patient goals. You will collaborate with patients, families, and a multi-disciplinary team to promote independence and functional recovery.

The role emphasizes clear written documentation, professional communication, and a team-focused approach within a rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective OT services with evaluation, treatment, and education to meet patient goals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Promote teamwork within rehabilitation teams.

Skills

Therapy and Counseling

Business Writing

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Oregon OT license

BLS Certification

Job description

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. Our acute services are centered out of the Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, a community-based 25-bed critical access hospital. 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 - 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)