Occupational Therapist
Start Date: ASAP (4 weeks from offer for compliance requirements).
Shift: 5x8s Day position
Years of Experience REQ: Required: Specific experience in setting as described by the position posting and Preferred: Previous experience as a registered Occupational Therapist. May be required to cover as an Admission Coordinator/Rehab PPS Coordinator
BLS: Required
Certs: Required : Occupational Therapist - Washington, BLS
First-Timers Accepted: Yes
Weekend REQ: TBD
Is on-call REQ No
Will the clinician float within scope to meet facility needs TBD
Open to accommodating block schedule TBD
Locals Accepted: No
Pending State License Accepted: No. Required: Occupational Therapist - Washington
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per Week
Special Requirements:
Job Summary
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy, determining plan of care and setting goals of treatment. May provide oversight to therapy assistants, therapy aides and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients. Works collaboratively as a part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for patients.
Essential Functions
Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, occupational therapy assistants, and/or therapy aides. May provide clinical instruction and training to students.
May recommend and participate in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
Maintains appropriate clinical records.
May work with OT student affiliation programs.
May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Required: Occupational Therapy. accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or
Master's Degree Required: Occupational Therapy. accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or
Doctorate Degree Required: Occupational Therapy. accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
FACILITY INFORMATION
Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care
Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): Level II Trauma Center
Total Staffed Beds: 405
Scrub Color: Varies by Unit – Provided in OR
Charting: Epic
Parking Cost: Free in Employee Parking Lot
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):
Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):
Required - No Exemptions