Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Nonprofit hospital network providing comprehensive care

Occupational Therapist Inpatient - Acute Care

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRenton, WA, USA$41.47 - $62.21 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Current Washington State Occupational Therapist interim or active license.
Current Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
Provide evidence of current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy registration or fulfill this requirement within the first 12 months of hire.
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities, and work accurately and independently.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity-related contributors.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy that meets patient needs and includes a safe discharge or transition plan, with reassessment and reevaluation of patients' functional abilities.
Assess the impact of simple to complex therapeutic modalities and procedures as outlined in the patient plan of care.
Communicate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members.
Understand Valley Medical Center and department policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations and guidelines for ethical and appropriate provision and billing of services.
Participate in basic program development, quality improvement with staff development, marketing activities, team leadership, and delegation.
Provide student and volunteer supervision and peer mentoring when applicable.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist should be able to: provide therapy that meets the needs of the patient with a safe discharge/transition plan including re-assessment/re-evaluation of the patient’s functional abilities; assess the impact of simple to complex therapeutic modalities and procedures as outlined in the patient plan of care; maintain excellent communication with all types of patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members understand VMC and department policies and procedures and state/federal regulations and guidelines for ethical and appropriate provision and billing of services. Basic program development, quality improvement with staff development, marketing activities, team leadership and delegation are components of this position. Student supervision, volunteer supervision and peer mentoring may be a component of this position.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

Current Washington State OT Interim or Active License

General Qualifications

Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Provide evidence of current NBCOT registration or fulfill within first 12 months of hire
Effective interpersonal skills
Professional appearance
Demonstrate ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities and work accurately and independently
Demonstrate ability to communicate and to work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomical, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors

Additional Information

Come join Valley!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation: 41.474547 to 62.211821 (USD) (HOURLY)

About the Company

Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Nonprofit hospital network providing comprehensive care

Valley Medical Center is a nonprofit health system with a hospital and more than 40 clinics across South King County, offering medical, surgical and 24-hour emergency care as a Level III Trauma Center. Services span many specialties, including joint replacement, orthopedics, neuroscience, stroke, spine, childbirth and neonatal care, heart and vascular care, and cancer treatment. The center uses its hospital and clinic network to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care through a team of skilled clinicians across multiple disciplines. Unlike many competitors, it stands out as the largest nonprofit provider in the region between Seattle and Tacoma and functions as a regional resource with a broad range of specialty services. Its goal is to provide accessible, comprehensive medical care to improve health outcomes and serve the community throughout South King County.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Grove City, OH
Founded: 1947

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