Occupational Therapist

Cascadia EE LLC•Sequim, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sequim Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its therapy team in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The role provides assessment and direct occupational therapy care for referred patients, including evaluating medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations, restrictions, and rehabilitation potential. The Occupational Therapist establishes and administers treatment programs with goals suited to patients’ capacity and tolerance, under physician direction, and educates patients and families about occupational therapy methods. The position also supports resident screening, care planning, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical oversight of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides. Scheduling options listed are full-time, part-time, and PRN. Sequim Rehabilitation describes its in-house therapy model, flexible scheduling, benefits, continuing education support, career growth opportunities, and leadership that values clinician input and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to communicate treatments and procedures effectively to residents, families, and nursing facility staff.
Ability to maintain patient and resident confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a long-term care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen residents and assess and treat patients who may benefit from therapy, as referred by a state-approved referral source.
Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.
Document progress toward objectives and communicate patient status and needs to patients, families, and involved professionals.
Refer patients to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) when appropriate.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility.
Direct COTAs and rehabilitation aides during skilled group and individual treatment, supporting effective resource use and development of clinical skills in accordance with applicable State Practice Acts and OBRA.
Build and support the facility’s rehabilitation practice through courteous, helpful interactions with staff, patients, and families and by integrating therapy into facility and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Contribute to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff and department-head meetings, and family conferences and communications.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Provide skilled occupational therapy services and interventions in accordance with physician orders.
Assess patient needs, plan and evaluate care, and modify care to meet occupational therapy intervention goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.