Occupational Therapist

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

2d • $36 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Occupational Therapists the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day. Key Position Details: This is a position in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at United Hospital, with the potential to float to the acute care areas of the hospital as needed. 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day shifts Every fourth weekend rotation Job Description: Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective in meeting the customer's requirements for occupational therapy in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, skilled nursing facility or community based settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• 0 to 2 years occupational therapist experience
• Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if service area is in Minnesota upon hire
• Licensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if service area is in Wisconsin upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice
• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to patients.
• Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.
• Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
• Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
• Sets improvement levels and determines the amount of time needed to reach that level.
• Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
• Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient/client.
• Reports and records service charges.
• Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment.
• Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care.
• Supervises therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides.
• Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners.
• Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
• Supports and promotes new services as requested.
• Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
• Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees