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    "description": "<h2>Department Overview</h2>\n<p>The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing occupational therapy services such as ADL training, energy conservation, splint fabrication for upper extremities, exercise, sensory integrations and perceptual/cognitive training to assist patients in improving their function at home and in the community. Treatment also includes patient/family education, and various therapeutic procedures to assist patients in improving function, strength, endurance and functional mobility. Therapists evaluate each appropriately referred patient, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of discharge planning and post-hospital placement. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. 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New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.</p></li>\n <li><p>Limited Permit or Oregon occupational therapy license must be obtained at the time of appointment.</p></li>\n <li>Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Acute hospital, SNF, inpatient rehab experience or student affiliation</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional Details</h2>\n<p>Ability to lift 40 lbs, repeatedly carry equipment weighing more than 5 lbs and walk extensively on hard and</p>\n<p>soft surfaces. Frequent bending and reaching to navigate medical equipment or perform treatment is required.</p>\n<p>Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as oxygen, ventilation,</p>\n<p>respiratory apparatuses. 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