Occupational Therapist per diem

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics • Bellevue, WA

12d • $44 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics has a current opening for a Licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team for a per diem/PRN opportunity. In this role, you will provide consultation and evaluation of acute care patients who receive a referral from their provider for OT services. You will also plan, organize, and carry out occupational therapy programming for any appropriate patient.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and completion of six month field work experience.
• Licensed as OTR by the State of Washington, or meets licensure requirements and holds a temporary permit.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in using current methods in patient treatment.
• Able to evaluate patient independently and plan appropriate treatment.
• Able to work independently, in cooperation with others.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and judgment.
• Courteous and respectful toward co-workers and patients.
• Able to observe and interpret human behavior accurately.
• Able to establish constructive relationships with patients and modify treatment approach as needed.
• Able to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently.
• Demonstrate interest and follow through in improving professional skills.
• Able to accept and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Able to effectively instruct patients and caregivers in safety issues and home exercise programs.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist in a rehabilitation facility or general hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upon physician referral, provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to appropriate hospital and outpatients.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team in identifying and prioritizing patient treatment needs and developing a coordinated treatment plan.
• Implement treatment plan, monitor patient progress, and adapt approach and activities to maximize patient’s progress.
• Record patient treatment plan, interventions, and patient’s response to treatment in the patient record per hospital and department protocol.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement process; to monitor quality, identify opportunities to improve, and develop and implement solutions.
• Supervise OTR and COTA Level I and II students, and volunteers, as requested.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree