OT Outpatient

Occupational Therapist

Facility Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Req #: 78972 Location Lincoln City, OR Schedule - Shift Per Diem - Varies Department NLH Occupational Therapy Remote Status OnSite Salary Range $47.71 - $59.31

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)