Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

11d

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is an integrated health system serving the greater Puget Sound region, with 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites. The Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. The role assesses diverse patients, including those with orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer-recovery needs, develops treatment plans, and conducts evaluations and re-evaluations. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, documents care thoroughly, and provides positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. Success requires flexibility, adaptability, exceptional organization, and a personable, motivating team approach.

Requirements

• For Entry Level I: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a six-month clinical internship.
• Washington state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• CPR certification.
• For Staff Level II: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and at least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• For Clinical Specialist or Senior Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Therapist: meet department criteria as determined by the management team.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, wound healing, and disease progression.
• Understanding of the physical and cognitive components of activities of daily living and levels of ADL independence.
• Ability to customize, adapt, and graduate treatment to a home or work-site environment, or adapt to a given treatment plan and equipment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with varied needs, including orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer-recovery needs.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Help patients regain independence and safely perform daily activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document care thoroughly.
• Provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.
• Customize and adapt treatment plans and equipment, including adapting to home or work-site environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level