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OR – Occupational Therapist Assistant 0.5 FTE – Corvallis. $49,000.00 to $72,000.00/yr

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  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Under the supervision and in partnership with the Occupational Therapist, administers occupational therapy services and performs related duties. Provides necessary support for the effective and efficient delivery of therapy services.
    • Inpatient acute position with a dedicated multidisciplinary team approach. Dedication to patient care, creativity, efficiency and teamwork are highly valued.
  • 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 provide specialty care from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neurological to women’s health, from lymphedema care to wheelchair fitting, hand therapy and more. Our acute services are centered out of Samaritan’s Regional Medical system, a 160 bed, level 2 trauma center. Our outpatient clinic features cutting edge equipment, custom splinting stations, a Sanet Vision Integrator, 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 Assistant 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.