Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. With numerous awards and distinctions, including our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason has transformed health care through our innovations in patient safety and our ability to provide patients in our community with easier access to our high-quality care. Consisting of a 336-bed hospital in Seattle, WA, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, joining Virginia Mason is an exceptional opportunity to partner with nationally recognized physicians and peers, and an organization recognized as the benchmark for health care.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to further our commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:

- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company

- Paid Time Off (PTO) - Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

- Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)

- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

- Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

- Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans

- Adoption Assistance

- Wellness Program

This position uses occupational therapy expertise in the area of functional performance to assess a patient's level of independence, establish attainable goals, and develop/implement a patient-specific treatment plan so that patients are able to achieve their highest level of functioning for activities of daily living.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We require:

Entry Level (I)

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with 6 month clinical internship.

- Washington state license as an Occupational Therapist.

- CPR certification.

- Provides clinical treatment to patients including evaluation and diagnosis, direct treatment, family/caregiver training, and counseling patients and family members regarding status, prognosis, goals and progress.
- Coordinates patient care with the rehabilitation team including medical staff nurses, and physicians

- Coordinates patient care with non-medical staff rehabilitation team members including families, educators, early intervention  agency staff and community support service agency staff.
- Refers patients and family members to other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
- Maintains and builds on current clinical knowledge and skills by attending continuing education activities.
- Participates as a liaison with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care to the clients.
- Contributes ideas for department and program development.
- Advances toward assisting level of teaching/training for new staff, students, and interdepartmental classes.
- Facilitates therapeutic interactions through group sessions.
- Performs treatment planning; participates in team meetings; makes rounds and chart reviews.
- Documents every physical therapy session including the patient's functional status.

Staff Level (II)
- Meets Entry Level (I) criteria as stated above.

- Minimum 1 year work experience as an Occupational Therapist.

- FTE status .5 FTE or greater.

- Trains new staff and students in physical therapy protocols.
- Acts as primary contact person for physical therapy needs via primary pager and/or primary floor liaison and/or related committees.
- Instructs in interdepartmental and patient services as related to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department.
- Assists in department and program development.

- Clinical Specialist or Senior Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Therapist.

- Department criteria as determined by the management team.

- Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, wound healing, and disease progression; an understanding of the base components, both physical and cognitive, of ADLs (assisted daily living) and levels of ADL independence. - -- The ability to customize, adapt, and graduate to a home or work site environment or to adapt to a given treatment plan and equipment.

- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.