Certified Hand Therapist (PT/OT) - Outpatient

Samaritan Health Services • Full-time • Salem, OR, Salem • 17h ago

Summary

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Responsible for providing safe and effective hand and upper extremity therapy services by implementing evaluation and treatment procedures designed to meet the identified needs of the patient. Communicates and works effectively with clients and other team members to achieve therapeutic goals.
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 hand therapy, upper extremity splinting, wheel chair assessment, home safety assessment, cognitive therapy, neurological therapy and oncology rehab. Therapists follow their patients from initial evaluation to discharge, enjoy collaboration with other healthcare team members and therapist-driven treatment times.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Licensure required.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) 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 - STAIRS
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
  
  CRAWL (hands & knees)
  
  ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
  
  PINCH Fingers
  
  SIT
  
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
  
  SQUAT Repetitive
  
  KNEEL (on knees)
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  
  REACH - Upward
  
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  
  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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