Occupational Therapist

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