Occupational Therapist 2

About the role

The University of Washington Medical Center–Montlake – Rehabilitation Therapies is seeking an Occupational Therapist 2 to join our multidisciplinary team. This individual will be responsible for evaluating, planning, directing, and administering occupational therapy evaluation and intervention to patients referred by a licensed provider.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), aides, students, and volunteers
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects
• Perform an appropriate evaluation on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per protocol
• Absorb patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation – make appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
• Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department
• Consult with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
• Assist with orientation and in-service training, participates in guidance and educational programs
• Assist in evaluation of staff including interviewing and hiring

Required Position Qualifications

• 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
• OR Equivalent education/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
• One (1) year of acute care experience

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational therapy interventions
• Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department
• Consult with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
• Aid in evaluation of staff including interviewing and hiring

About Uw Medical Center-montlake

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.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $51.37 hourly
Pay Range Maximum $75.70 hourly
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Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech