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Req #: 239583
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - REHAB THERAPIES
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest
Posting Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $46.45 - $67.47 per hour
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
WORK SCHEDULE
- FULL-TIME; 100% FTE; 40 hours per week
- Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This role performs occupational therapy treatments and related duties as prescribed by an MD, DO, DDS, PA, ARNP, podiatrist, chiropractor or naturopathic physician. Assigned patients may be hospital inpatients.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of physical and mental impairments to achieve maximum functional capacity.
- Confer with medical and other staff members to determine occupational therapy program for individual patients.
- Report data in both written and oral form following policies and procedures.
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and work with patient and family in developing treatment goals and evaluating patient progress.
- Provide treatment and training to increase daily living skills.
- Attend and participate in medical rounds and professional meetings with medical consultants.
- Maintain service related records; adhere to documentation requirements for reimbursement purposes.
- Evaluate and recommend modifications to community, home and work sites.
- Adapt and fabricate basic orthotic devices and therapeutic equipment.
- Recommend and issue occupational therapy materials and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
- May provide work direction and instruction to occupational therapist students, occupational therapy assistants, and other personnel in performance of therapeutic activities.
- Perform related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy certification examination.
OR
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification or registration.
- Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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