Occupational Therapist - 9477

Occupational Therapist

Location: US:WA:Mount Vernon | Skagit Valley Hospital | Per Diem

Salary: $39.86 - $59.79 USD per hour

Job Summary

As a member of the Rehabilitation department, this position is responsible for the provision of Occupational therapy treatments in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Specific duties may include hand rehab, and/or hospital-based therapy. Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred for Occupational Therapy. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability. Therapist will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists as well as other members of the medical team.

Essential Functions

• Documents correctly in the medical record and field chart.
• Identifies and acts appropriately in code situations.
• Applies professional skills to patient care; communicates and follows through on the treatment plan.
• Coordinates patient care with the appropriate services.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations.
• Designs and implements therapy/treatment plans.
• Operates treatment devices appropriately.
• Provides education to families and other providers.
• Performs a complete assessment.
• Teaches patients in identified areas of need and evaluates response.
• May assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Maintains ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work.
• Communicates effectively and cooperatively in the workplace.
• Actively contributes to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities.
• Completes all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintains current registration and/or certification as required.
• Attends and actively participates in all department, team and/or committee meetings.
• Complies with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

Experience/Training

Previous experience working in an acute hospital and/or nursing home is recommended.

License/Certifications

Must be currently licensed in the state of Washington. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare provider BLS required.

Other Skills

Must have knowledge and interest in treating a variety of diagnoses and disorders including neurological, orthopedic and pulmonary disorders and have the skills and ability for providing acute based hospital O.T. care. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work. Well-developed problem solving skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities. Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.