Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Lebanon, Oregon is seeking an Occupational Therapist responsible for delivering safe and effective therapy services focused on patient needs and goals. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients, collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals and promoting teamwork.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid Oregon Occupational Therapist license and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• LCH Occupational Therapy: Must pass Criminal Records Check for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective Occupational Therapy services.
• Communicate with patients, families/caregivers, and team members.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Therapy and Counseling

Business Writing

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license

Healthcare Provider BLS

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 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)