Occupational Therapist

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. 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.

  • 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 - LADDER

    CLIMB - SCAFFOLDING

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    KNEEL (on knees)

    CRAWL (hands & knees)

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    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

    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)