Occupational Therapist 2 – Hand Therapy

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

19h

About The Position

Harborview Hand Therapy Clinic is hiring an Occupational Therapist 2 to provide hand therapy to a trauma-based patient population. The role is part of UW Medicine Rehabilitation, a multidisciplinary team focused on compassionate, innovative care and supporting patients’ recovery. The position is per diem, temporary, and scheduled for the day shift. The therapist assesses, plans, administers, and evaluates treatment; progresses treatment goals; and educates patients and families. Caseloads may involve routine to complex problems and situations. Treatment programs may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, splinting, and physical agents. The therapist collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of care from admission through discharge, serves as a resource for rehabilitation staff and other health professionals, and may instruct and evaluate students as assigned. The role also includes participation in service or departmental activities and providing education and training to other rehabilitation staff and health care professionals. Harborview Medical Center is the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center. Owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine, it provides specialized care to patients throughout the Pacific Northwest, including vulnerable residents of King County. UW Medicine describes its mission as improving public health through medical knowledge, outstanding care, and preparation of future health professionals. The University of Washington states its commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
Successful completion of the American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination.
At least 18 months of professional occupational therapy experience.
Washington state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or a valid Washington state probational certificate to practice occupational therapy.
Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as licensure or certification, apply.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, administer, evaluate, and provide safe hand therapy for a trauma-based patient population.
Progress treatment goals and provide education to patients and families.
Assess and treat caseloads involving routine to complex patient problems and situations, applying training in evaluation and treatment.
Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.
Implement treatment programs that may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, splinting, and physical agents.
Instruct, assign work to, and evaluate students as assigned by a supervisor.
Serve as a resource within the rehabilitation therapy department and for other health care professionals.
Participate in service or selected department activities and projects to promote quality hand therapy care.
Provide education and training to other rehabilitation therapy staff and health care professionals.