Occupational Therapist 2 (Full-Time, Days - Fixed Duration)

OPPORTUNITY
University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake – Rehabilitation has an outstanding opportunity for a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2, Full-time, Day Shift - FIXED DURATION (includes Weekend schedule).
This individual will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy evaluation and intervention to patients referred by a licensed provider.
WHAT WILL YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?

Directs COTAs, aides, students, and volunteers

Observes and evaluates treatment effect

Performs an appropriate evaluation on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per protocol. This includes adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population

Assesses patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate

Has knowledge of occupational therapy interventions

Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department

Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities

Assists with orientation and in-service training, participates in guidance and educational programs

Assists in evaluation of staff including interviewing and hiring

Maintains productivity requirements

Performs other related duties as assigned

WHAT’S NEEDED?
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination AND 18 months of professional occupational therapy experience.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
WHAT’S DESIRED?
One (1) year of acute care experience
LICENSE REQUIRED
Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist or has a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.
ABOUT US
The Team
Become U with UW Medicine Rehabilitation. Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!
The Hospital
Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center - Montlake. Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2021-2022 "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions.
The Organization
A Higher Degree of Healthcare
Across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student, and colleague is valued and honored.
UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals