Occupational Therapist

Location Lincoln City, OR Department NLH Occupational Therapy Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite Salary Range Salary Range: $47.71 - $59.31 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. 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 - LADDER CLIMB - SCAFFOLDING LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) CRAWL (hands & knees) ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward SIT WALK - LEVEL SURFACE CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs 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 Learn more about culture in Lincoln City, OR. #J-18808-Ljbffr