COTA Lymphedema Certified

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

4d • $33 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant at MultiCare provides direct patient treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role applies service orientation and sound judgment to the comprehensive care of occupational therapy patients. This is a hospital-based outpatient clinic role with a high need for a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). The position is 0.4 FTE, with an 8-hour day schedule.

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. It includes a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, a Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, a Children’s Therapy Unit, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Its facilities include the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Washington.
• Current BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of experience in adult rehabilitative services preferred.
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification is identified as a high need.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy treatment procedures, modalities, and occupational training to improve functional ability.
• Confer with the OT before beginning a treatment program about goals, treatment plans and procedures, modalities, and precautions.
• Contact the supervising OT when direct intervention is needed to change a treatment plan or when medical problems require attention.
• Recommend assistive devices and equipment as needed to improve function and independence at home.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their conditions; prepare clinical progress notes in accordance with departmental policy.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members and other health care personnel to provide a collaborative therapeutic approach consistent with each patient’s needs.

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance, residencies, fellowships, and career development.
• Generous paid time off.
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed