Occupational Therapist

Wage Range: $43.58 - $69.73 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, applicable education and internal equity.

Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth Monroe, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental coverage w/premiums as low as $0!

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life, AD&D and Disability insurance

• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)

• Generous Paid Time Off/Vacation/Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Cafeteria Discounts

• Free parking

OUR MISSION: EvergreenHealth will advance the health of the community is serves through our dedication to high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective health care.

OUR VISION: EvergreenHealth will create an inclusive community health system that is the most trusted source for health care solutions OUR VALUES: Compassion - We care for and about our patients, families, and each other Respect - We respect the beliefs and values of everyone we encounter Excellence - We strive for excellence in all we do Collaboration - We work in partnership and believe every voice makes a difference Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community

JOB SUMMARY:

Adheres to all hospital Policies and Procedures and Philosophy of Care. Consistently exhibits professional conduct that is a behavior-based expression of the hospital’s Standards of Excellence . Provides professional occupational therapy services to all age ranges under a physician’s prescription to a population of both inpatients and outpatients with physical disabilities resulting from injury, disease or surgery. Outpatient services are performed in our Satellite clinic across from the hospital. Provides patient education to both patient and family members. The Occupational Therapist will also work with the inpatient interdisciplinary team to provide care planning and discharge planning assistance. The therapist will also work with front desk staff (HUC) on ensuring compliance with all paperwork requirements to ensure proper coding and billing of services rendered. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions, current WA State Occupational Therapist (OT) license active and in good standing with State of Washington Department of Health, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire, certification as a Hand Therapist/or eligible, Baccalaureate, Master's Degree, or certificate in Occupational Therapy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TECHNICAL

1. Performs patient evaluations, assessing physical, social, and emotional needs; reviews patient medical record and physicians referral to determine treatment required

2. Interviews patients, family members, and others to obtain relevant information which may affect the treatment plan-of-care

3. Conducts tests and measurements of various organ systems (e.g. musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, etc.); selects and administers appropriate assessments (standardized and non-standardized)

4. Assesses physical skills as they relate to educational, medical, social and psychological factors

5. Prepares evaluation for patient’s chart/CareVue after initial evaluation, including a plan-of-care as well as documentation of patient’s stated goals

6. Regularly re-assesses patient condition throughout treatment, modifying and changing treatment programs as indicated and based on individualized needs

7. Plans and implements individualized patient treatment programs, defining short and long term goals which are both measurable and functional; monitors progress and treatment to modify therapeutic goals

8. Selects treatment environments and activities according to individualized patient needs

9. Provides counseling and guidance to patients and family. Acts as a resource for other services which might assist the patient and/or family

10. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care

11. Provides education, feedback and counseling to the patient and family about the patients physical condition and progress in treatment

12. Follows all safety precautions set forth by O.T. and Rehab Department. Communicates immediately to department manager any safety incident or potential safety incident

13. Works with the inpatient interdisciplinary team to provide care planning and discharge planning assistance

14. Provides individualized home and supplemental programs as needed. Instructs patients and/or family in techniques for safe transfers; practices safety precautions for all patients

15. Adheres to all Medicare documentation provisions. Completes necessary paperwork to comply with standards and ensure proper coding and billing

16. Maintains appropriate ethical standards

17. Documents treatment provided and patient’s response and progress in patients charts.

18. Orients patient to the unit, explains purpose of activity, encourages patient activity, observes for signs of fatigue and adjusts activity appropriately

19. Records patient charges on day of treatment and turns charges in to HUC staff

20. Evaluates, recommends, fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices, wheelchairs, supportive devices, and other mobility aids