- FIXED DURATION (includes Weekend schedule)
- FULL-TIME; 40 hours per week
- Day Shift
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination AND 18 months of professional occupational therapy experience.
- Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist or has a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.
occupational therapist - , WA, United States - University of Washington
Description
University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake - Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2.WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This individual will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy evaluation and intervention to patients referred by a licensed provider.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs COTAs, aides, students, and volunteers
Observes and evaluates treatment effect
Performs an appropriate evaluation on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per protocol.
Assesses patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
Has knowledge of occupational therapy interventions
Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department
Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
Assists with orientation and in-service training, participates in guidance and educational programs
Assists in evaluation of staff including interviewing and hiring
Maintains productivity requirements
Performs other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of acute care experience
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.
UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.
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Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.