Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sign on Bonus: $2,750
Relocation Allowance (up to): $5,000
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
Req #: 52751
Lincoln City, OR
.5 (40 hrs/pp) - Day
NLH Occupational Therapy
Remote Status: No
Salary Range: $38.53 - $56.59
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  • *Bonus available to new employees and may require previous work experience. 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

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