Occupational Therapist (OT)
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Lincoln City
Posted on: November 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.
Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to
Samaritan is required.
Come to Lincoln City, a small beach community on the central Oregon
coast and enjoy miles of unspoiled beaches, unlimited outdoor
activities, a friendly work and community environment, fresh air
and a high quality of life. We have a newly-remodeled and well
equipped outpatient facility as well as a new critical access
hospital. Enjoy professional camaraderie in a collaborative and
supportive team atmosphere. In this position you will primarily
provide acute care in our 16 bed hospital, but may also have the
opportunity to provide care for outpatients. Our outpatient
caseload is adults and older adults and you will enjoy 45-minute
outpatient evaluation and treatment times. In 2024, we are moving
to a salary model with a clinical ladder with the potential for
additional compensation for professional achievement. Work/life
balance is important to us, and we provide an exceptional work
environment, continuing education, and a comprehensive benefit
package including a competitive salary, sign on bonus and
relocation assistance.
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. -In this
position, your caseload will be approximately 90% adult inpatient,
and 10% adult outpatient. - Additional hours/work may be able to be
coordinated with other hospitals and clinics in our Samaritan
system
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
BEND FORWARD at waist
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
STAND
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
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY -Hands/wrists
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
FINGER DEXTERITY
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
None specified
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Springfield , Occupational Therapist (OT), Healthcare , Lincoln City, Oregon
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