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Job Ref:

3157058266

Employer:

Network Company Name:

Samaritan Health Services Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time State:

Oregon City:

Florence Zip Code:

97439

Post Date:

08/16/2026 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)