Inpatient Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Jefferson Healthcare•Port Townsend, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare Occupational Therapist Per Diem Announcement #322866 Jefferson Healthcare ( https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/ ), an innovative and award-winning healthcare system in Port Townsend, Washington, is seeking a passionate per diem Inpatient Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team and provide exceptional care to our inpatient patients. In this role, you will evaluate and treat inpatient patients, focusing on strength, flexibility, upper extremity re-education, functional transfers, pain relief, and orthotic/prosthetic use. You will also provide therapy interventions, including training with adaptive equipment, and use physical modalities like heat, cold, massage, joint mobilization, and electrical stimulation as appropriate. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to grow professionally in a thriving, rapidly expanding practice, all while being surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a close-knit, welcoming community. As part of Jefferson Healthcare, you'll enjoy a career that blends purpose with the perfect work-life balance in one of the most desirable places to live on the Olympic Peninsula. Jefferson Healthcare, located on the stunning Olympic Peninsula and just a short distance from Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver, is one of the top employers in the region. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, providing exceptional care to over 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County. Port Townsend, known as "one of the coolest small towns in America," offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventure, and community. With unlimited festivals, endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, sailing, and dining, and a strong sense of local pride, it's the perfect place to live and work. Surrounded by water and nestled near the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, from mountain exploration to water sports. To apply, please v isit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/ Open until filled. Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Disclaimer : As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing from Washington State required
Graduate of an accredited OT program (OTD, MSOT, or BSOT)
Current BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an inpatient setting preferred
Experience with orthopedic and neurological populations preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat inpatient patients, focusing on strength, flexibility, upper extremity re-education, functional transfers, pain relief, and orthotic/prosthetic use.
Provide therapy interventions, including training with adaptive equipment
Use physical modalities like heat, cold, massage, joint mobilization, and electrical stimulation as appropriate.