Occupational Therapist

Summit Pacific Medical Center • Elma, WA

14d • $42 - $64 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering occupational therapy services for patients in concert with the total care plan. Provides quality care to help each patient attain maximum independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Master’s preferred
• One year of occupational therapy practice, preferred
• Current and unrestricted license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Washington (upon hire)
• Current BLS certification
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of therapy theories and concepts.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.
• Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of duties that require the use of independent judgment, advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive Occupational Therapy care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Performs intakes and evaluations, assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, discusses goals with patients, implements care plans, educates patients about risks and benefits, and monitors progress. Works closely with other members of patient care team in the formulation of the total care plan for patients.
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to the patient’s capacity and interest. Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing treatment programs, which include areas of daily living skills, sensorimotor skills, cognition and therapeutic adaptations. This may include use of physical agents, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.
• Assures implementation and compliance of the therapy plan. Modify treatment plan as indicated by patient condition progress. Instruct caregivers and family for maximal function and safety in the home environment, including proper use of equipment, body mechanics and guarding techniques. Instructs, supervises and counsels caregivers and family members in continuity of care management. Makes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Evaluates the therapy plan. Reviews the written plan and its effect on patient care and makes appropriate modifications. Obtains feedback from the other team members regarding the plan’s effectiveness. Explores progress in care with the staff, patient and /or family. Consults with the attending provider concerning alteration of the therapy plan. Reviews patient’s record in appropriate utilization review setting. Meets as needed with the Rehabilitation Manager regarding patient care problems and how these may be resolved.
• Meets or exceeds quality care standards, achieves clinical excellence, contributes to quality improvement, and strives for high patient satisfaction. Independently plans work and develops procedures to accomplish goals. Participates actively in the quality improvement system, complies with all appropriate Washington State Department of Health standards, National Patient Safety goals, and other quality improvement projects.
• Maintains professional skills through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings; stays abreast of trends and best practices; develops and implements new and revised methods, practices, policies, techniques and procedures. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

What This Job Offers

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