Occupational Therapist 2
About The Position
University of Washington Medical Center–Montlake – Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a Occupational Therapist 2. WORK SCHEDULE Part-Time / 32 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!
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of acute care experience
Responsibilities
- Direct COTAs, aides, students, and volunteers
- Observe and evaluates treatment effect
- Perform 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
- Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
- Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Formulate 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
- Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department
- Consult with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
- Assist with orientation and in-service training, participates in guidance and educational programs
- Assist in evaluation of staff including interviewing and hiring
Benefits
- Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
