Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient

Summary

• 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.

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. We provide hand therapy, upper extremity splinting, wheel chair assessment, home safety assessment, cognitive therapy, neurological therapy and oncology rehab. Therapists follow their patients from initial evaluation to discharge, enjoy collaboration with other healthcare team members and therapist-driven treatment times.

Current unencumbered Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.

If employee is providing home visits, must be able to pass Criminal Records Check per OAR 333-027-0064 upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.

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.

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