Occupational Therapist (OT)

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