Wa Perm Full Time Occupational Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for a Permanent full-time Occupational Therapist(PT). We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
 
Location: Republic, WA, 99166
 
Assignment Start Date: 11/10/2024
 
Shift: Days  
 
Salary: $83,000.00  to  $93,000.00
 
Benefits:
 
 
Medical/Dental/Vision     (Employer pays 100% of Employee premiums)
 
457(b) Simple IRA     3% match
 
Life Flight and Airlift NW Insurance
 
PTO
 
EIB
 
SmartDollar Membership
 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 
$5000.00 Sign on bonus
 
 
  
 ** The client does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual harassment, and other sexual misconduct including acts of sexual violence such as rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and coercion), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Retaliation is also prohibited. The client will comply with state and federal laws such as RCW Chapter 49.60, Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Rights Act, Executive Order 11246 and other similar laws that prohibit discrimination, all as amended. The client is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer. 
  
 
  
 
Seeking a  Full-time Occupational Therapist.  There is an opportunity for permanent employment for the right person. The desired candidate will be self-motivated and possess an entrepreneurial spirit to build and support a successful rehab program. This person will be proficient with a variety of patient populations including; orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary impairments. The primary caseload will be a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient care. This includes providing care for long-term care residents and consultations in the emergency department. The successful candidate will be able to advocate our services to surrounding facilities and maintain strong relationships around the region.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
 
Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting, and to agencies such as local schools, nursing homes, visiting nurse associations, and general hospitals.
 
Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients by departmental standards and procedures.
 
Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
 
Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
 
Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine motor coordination. Instruct patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self-care skills.
 
Trains patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines.
 
Participates in home assessments.
 
Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs.
 
Uses activities to increase the developmental levels of patients.
 
Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
 
Administers treatment programs to patients with a variety of conditions including orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac, and balance disorders.
 
Uses activities to improve judgment skills, reality orientation, and organizational skills.
 
Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
 
Administers prevocational programs to prepare patients to return to or enter a work setting.
 
Provides activities to assess patients' organizational skills, attention spans, cognitive abilities, coordination (fine and gross-motor), and adaptive equipment needs.
 
Designs home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
 
Perform related duties as assigned by management.
 
Employees are required to maintain confidentiality by organizational policy, and state and federal regulations, including but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
 
 
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
 
Checks work email at a minimum of once per shift.
 
Completes all mandatory education within a given timeframe.
 
Maintains regulatory requirements.
 
Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
 
Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
 
Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
 
Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
 
Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
 
Actively checks and responds to emails.
 
Actively participates in the department's quality improvement (QI) activities.
 
Complies with all organizational policies, and employee handbook.
 
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
 
Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
 
 
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION  
 
Experience:
 
 
One year of experience preferred but new grads welcome.
 
 
Education: 
 
 
Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy required.
 
 
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration: 
 
 
A current valid WA state Occupational Therapist license (or in the process of obtaining), is required.
 
BLS/BCLS is required
 
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 
 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
 
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
 
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, customers, and the general public.
 
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
 
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
 
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
 
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
 
  
 
  
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Mobile Health Team, Inc  is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.
 
Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.