Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (0.8 Part-Time/Day)

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range:

$42.72 - $64.08

Part-time 0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week

Clinic hours - 8 hour Day shift

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics has a current opening for a Licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team for a per diem/PRN opportunity. In this role, you will provides consultation and evaluation of acute care patients who receive a referral from their provider for OT services. You will also plan, organize, and carry out occupational therapy programming for any appropriate patient.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Upon physician referral, provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to appropriate hospital and outpatients.

• Collaborate with other members of the health care team in identifying and prioritizing patient treatment needs and developing a coordinated treatment plan.

• Implement treatment plan, monitor patient progress, and adapt approach and activities to maximize patient's progress.

• Record patient treatment plan, interventions, and patient's response to treatment in the patient record per hospital and department protocol.

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement process; to monitor quality, identify opportunities to improve, and develop and implement solutions.

• Supervise OTR and COTA Level I and II students, and volunteers, as requested.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and completion of six month field work experience.

• Licensed as OTR by the State of Washington, or meets licensure requirements and holds a temporary permit.

• Minimum six-month experience as an Occupational Therapist in a rehabilitation facility or general hospital is preferred. 2-3 years acute care experience preferred.

• Able to demonstrate proficiency in using current methods in patient treatment. Able to evaluate patient independently and plan appropriate treatment. Able to work independently, in cooperation with others.

• Demonstrate professional behavior and judgment. Courteous and respectful toward co-workers and patients.

• Able to observe and interpret human behavior accurately. Able to establish constructive relationships with patients and modify treatment approach as needed. Able to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently.

• Demonstrate interest and follow through in improving professional skills. Able to accept and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.

• Able to effectively instruct patients and caregivers in safety issues and home exercise programs.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.

• A values-based work environment.

• An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.

• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.

• Generous retirement plan matching up to 7% with company match 100% vested. Pre-tax and Roth after tax deductions are available.

• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.

• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.

• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.