Occupational Therapist - Access/Assistive Technology

Shepherd Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Assistive Technology Therapist provides specialized therapy services to help patients improve communication, independence, and access to their environment through assistive technology. The therapist evaluates patient needs, recommends and implements appropriate technology solutions, and develops individualized treatment plans that evolve with each patient’s progress. The therapist educates and trains patients and families to support the safe and effective use of assistive technology. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, the therapist stays current on emerging technologies and best practices to help ensure patients receive innovative, high-quality care. Shepherd Center provides clinical care, research, and family support for people with complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. The position works in a normal patient care environment and may involve exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious viruses, and the community.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
BLS certification.
Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia; for OT telehealth, licensed to practice in the state where the client resides.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of growth and development and ability to obtain, interpret, and disseminate information according to age-specific patient needs, including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Competency in time management, organization, prioritization, and critical thinking.
Effective, timely verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
Ability to adapt to changing work demands and environments.
Ability to make sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Ability to successfully complete orientation and initial competency assessment by the determined due date, as well as mandatory education and annual competency assessments by their due dates.
Ability to transfer and position patients, including lifting up to 30 pounds.
Ability to meet transportation and driving guidelines as needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of recent clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient needs related to assistive technology.
Recommend and implement appropriate technology solutions.
Develop individualized treatment plans and adjust them as patients progress.
Educate and train patients and families in the safe and effective use of assistive technology.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices.
Plan and organize work assignments, prioritize patient needs, and monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Participate in center-wide efforts that affect occupational therapy practices and establish relationships with other occupational therapists.
Meet transportation and driving guidelines as needed.
Perform other duties as required, requested, or assigned.