Peds Occupational Therapist
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing occupational therapy services for in-patients and outpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. This role involves performing patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establishing a treatment plan, modifying the plan based on patient needs and treatment response, performing treatment interventions, documenting in the medical record, and communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Perform well in stress and emergency situations
- Perform patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify the plan according to the needs of the patient and response to treatment
- Perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
- Document in the medical record that is timely and accurate
- Communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients
Requirements
- State of Washington Occupational Therapist license
- Minimum one (1) year of previous experience in occupational therapy preferred
About Mary Bridge Children’s
Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.