Occupational Therapist (OT)

Summary 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)

CLIMB – LADDER

CLIMB – SCAFFOLDING

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees) ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH – Upward SIT Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)

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 PULL (20-40 pounds force)

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 MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists PINCH Fingers

FINGER DEXTERITY

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist REACH – Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) All tasks listed as Frequently occur continually during the course of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samaritan Health Services