OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Company: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewIn 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!Responsibilities**SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE: $10,000 (EDUCATION REQUIRED, NO EXP REQUIRED)PAID IN 3 EQUAL INCREMENTS OVER 12 MONTHS*Weekend Shift Differential Eligible of $2.50/hr *Job SummaryAs an interdisciplinary team member, conducts occupational therapy activities to improve patient function and prevent disability following disease or injury, and improve patients' ability to reach maximum performance within the limits of his/her capabilities. Provides and coordinates comprehensive occupational rehabilitation care to patients through the proper utilization of evaluation, planning, education, and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with Occupational Therapy Standards of Practice. Work includes indirect patient care activities such as; documentation, scheduling, family training, attendance at rounds, interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participation in staff meetings, ordering supplies, and contributing to continuous quality control and performance improvement.Incumbents are also accountable for responding effectively to legal, patient rights, safety, maintenance, and emergency situations; participating in continuing education, staff development, self-directed learning and overseeing the performance of and providing performance feedback of staff, aides, students, volunteers as requested.Essential Job Function:Performs patient assessment/data collection, interprets findings and formulates treatment plans.Implements and updates therapeutic plan of care and treatment based on patient needs throughout patient's treatment/stay.Completes all required documentation, in an accurate and thorough manner, of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department's defined specific populations served.Job Knowledge/Abilities:Ability to maintain strenuous daily pace with overlapping schedule subject to multiple demands and interruptions.Ability to perform duties independently and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making.Ability to effectively assess and evaluate patients.Ability to perform direct patient care in a clinical setting.Knowledge of the practices, standards, techniques, requirements and tools/equipment related to the occupational therapy discipline.Knowledge of the policies, standards and procedures relating to the assigned clinical specialty.Ability to use language and writing skills necessary to understand and document clinical care.Ability to effectively communicate with patients, family members, and healthcare team members.Ability to adapt and manage time and resources in a variable and demanding environment.Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.QualificationsEducation/Work Experience RequirementsGraduation from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy and completion of Clinical Fieldwork.Position requires at least three (3) months prior experience in physical disabilities and a broad base of medical surgical knowledge, with case experience with the following: neurological impairments, orthopedic impairments, and critical care that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.Licensure/CertificationCurrent Washington State License in Occupational Therapy or a Washington State Interim Permit (valid for a maximum of 6 months unless an extension is approved by the Department Director).Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.Pay Range$42.69 - $61.91 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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