Occupational Therapist
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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. 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. We are a
collaborative multi-disciplinary team of therapists offering
cutting-edge, evidence based practice and compassionate
individualized treatment. We provide specialty care from pediatrics
to geriatrics, from neurological to women's health, from lymphedema
care to wheelchair fitting and more. Our acute services are
centered out of Samaritan's Regional Medical system, a 160 bed,
level 2 trauma center. Our hub status affords us a complex patient
census that is among the state's top 5 in acuity. Our outpatient
clinic features cutting edge equipment, a therapy pool with an
underwater treadmill and separate adult and pediatric gyms. We also
offer outpatient services at the Pastega Regional Cancer Center.
All outpatient services are one-on-one and feature therapist-driven
treatment times. 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: , Bend , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Springfield, Oregon
