Occupational Therapist 2 – Hand Therapy

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

2d • $53 - $76

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 patient recovery. The therapist manages caseloads ranging from routine to complex, coordinates continuity of care with other disciplines, and contributes to quality improvement and staff education. This is a temporary, per diem position on the day shift.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

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 patient caseloads involving routine to complex problems and situations, applying training in evaluation and treatment.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge.
• Implement treatment programs that 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed