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Occupational Therapist (OT) in Newport
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$101,006 / year median in Oregon
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Job Ref:
3157058272Employer:
Network Company Name:
Samaritan Health Services Industry:
Healthcare otherJob Type:
Full Time State:
Oregon City:
Newport Zip Code:
97365Post Date:
08/16/2026 SummaryJOB 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.
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
SittingROTATE 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 FingersFINGER 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)