Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis, OR

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Business Writing, Cancer, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Geriatrics, Healthcare Providers, Medical Treatment, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Pediatrics, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Rehabilitation Medicine, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Women's Health, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Corvallis, OR

POSTED

1 day ago

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. We are a collaborative multi-disciplinary team of therapists offering cutting-edge, evidence based practice and compassionate individualized treatment. We provide specialty care from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neurological to women's health, from lymphedema care to wheelchair fitting and more. Our acute services are centered out of Samaritan's Regional Medical system, a 160 bed, level 2 trauma center. Our hub status affords us a complex patient census that is among the state's top 5 in acuity. Our outpatient clinic features cutting edge equipment, 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
- 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)

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Samaritan Health Services

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