Occupational Therapist (OT)

$91,500 - $128,000/Yr

Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwo - Lynnwood, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lynnwood, WA

About the position

The Occupational Therapist position at Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital in Lynnwood, Washington, involves providing comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients in a new 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork and aims to optimize patient health, function, and quality of life through tailored rehabilitation programs. The position offers various shift availabilities and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• Orient staff and students and assume supervisory duties in the absence of the supervisor, as qualified.
• Assess patients' needs and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Work cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and the accomplishment of short and long-term goals, recommending changes to the physician if needed.
• Perform appropriate assessments and reassessments on each patient as per policy.
• Conduct accurate and timely quality improvement scoring.
• Assess patient pain and make appropriate interventions to reduce pain, contacting the physician as necessary.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in a safe environment that minimizes the likelihood of medical errors.

Requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Washington.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full-time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees
• Continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts