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Req #: 233069
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - REHAB THERAPIES
Posting Date: 04/24/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $8,228 - $12,125 per month
Shift: First Shift
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University of Washington Medical Center–Montlake – Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2. WORK SCHEDULE - FIXED DURATION (includes Weekend schedule) - FULL-TIME; 40 hours per week - Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This individual will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy evaluation and intervention to patients referred by a licensed provider.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 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!
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 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. - 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.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of acute care experience
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. 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.
All 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. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.