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Occupational Therapist (OT)

Samaritan Health Services

Allied Health
Newport, OR, United StatesPosted July 28, 2026Ref: 24891_77673-67367
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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. Our acute services are centered out of the Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, a community-based 25-bed critical access hospital. 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

      PULL (20-40 pounds force)

      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

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      PINCH Fingers

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      STAND

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      REACH - Forward

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

      PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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