Occupational Therapist
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Albany
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
*Bonus and/or sign-on available to new employees and may require
previous work experience. Employment commitment to Samaritan is
required.
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. Located at
Samaritan Albany General Hospital, a level 3 trauma center with 79
beds, we provide evaluations and treatments for a variety of
patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in both inpatient and
outpatient settings. The inpatient acute care role includes
evaluation, treatment and discharge recommendations for patients
with orthopedic, neurological and ADL needs. Outpatient
interventions include hand therapy, orthopedics, neuro, custom
splinting, driving assessments and ADL training.
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, Salem , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Albany, Oregon
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