DSHS Fircrest Occupational Therapist 3

State of Washington•King County - Shoreline, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)'s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is seeking an Occupational Therapist 3 to join the team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center. Located in Shoreline, Washington, this facility is surrounded by 88 acres of quiet natural beauty, yet easily accessible by car or public transportation. We welcome you to join our community of dedicated professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term career opportunities. This is a highly rewarding opportunity in which you will have a direct impact on the people around you, and they will be grateful for the support that you provide to them! Please note that, as this opportunity is available in King County, employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County will receive a 5% premium pay calculated from their base salary. What sets Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center apart as an ideal employer for Occupational Therapists: Unique Growth Opportunities: At Fircrest, you'll have the chance to work with a distinctive population that you won't encounter in other settings. This opens doors for expanding your expertise in new areas of occupational therapy Holiday Time Off: We value work-life balance and provide time off on major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day No Productivity Pressure: We don't impose productivity requirements on our Occupational Therapists. You have the autonomy to determine service times for clients based on your clinical judgment Reasonable Documentation Expectations: Our paperwork expectations are reasonable, including annual evaluations, monthly program notes when applicable, and updates when a client experiences a change in condition. Daily treatment notes are not required Supportive Management: You won't experience micromanagement from supervisors when it comes to clinical decision-making. We trust our OTs to make the best choices for their clients' needs Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center offers a unique and supportive environment for Occupational Therapists, promoting growth, work-life balance, flexibility, and professional autonomy.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification
Three years of professional therapy experience.
Equivalent education and 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
Ability to: Effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public
Work in a team environment and support individuals with intellectual disabilities, assist with new skill acquisition, maintain skills, and focus on client choice and quality of life
Set measurable short- and long-term therapy treatment goals for individuals
Develop, observe, and monitor client dining programs
Plan and develop effective teaching/habilitation/individualized strategies
Communicate with nonverbal clients
Collect and record data as indicated
Prepare clear, concise reports, assessments, evaluations, programs, and recommendations
Prioritize work assignments to meet timelines and/or changing priorities
Lead or co-lead therapeutic activity groups
Operate equipment and tools used in therapy programs

Responsibilities

Providing evaluations and therapy services to address sensory-motor control, range of motion, and activities of daily living (within a designated caseload)
Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and assist in developing Individual Habilitation Plans (IHP) for each client in your caseload
Develop and implement occupational therapy (OT) training programs based on OT assessments
Assess and/or order adaptive equipment/mechanical supports such as splints and eating aids