Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis (OR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients across pediatrics to geriatrics, focusing on improving self-care, mobility, and functional independence. You will design evidence-based plans, implement therapies, and educate patients and families to support durable outcomes.

You will work within a dedicated Rehabilitation team at a Level 2 trauma center, using advanced equipment and one-on-one therapy sessions to promote recovery,

Qualifications

Therapy and counseling principles for diagnosis, treatment, and rehab.
Professional written documentation conveyed clearly to end users.
Effective written and oral communication across team members.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective OT services including evaluation, treatment, and education.
Communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, and the care team; promote teamwork.

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. 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