Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hand Therapy
Moses Lake, WA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist

Location

• Moses Lake, Washington

Job type

• Contract
• Day shift
• 40 hours per week

Role summary

• Provides occupational therapy services to outpatient patients, including assessment, treatment, care, and patient/family education.
• Includes responsibility for an elbow/wrist/hand program with mentorship available from an experienced provider.

Required qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Washington

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Advanced degree or training.
• One year of outpatient care experience.
• Hand therapy and splinting experience.

Key responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical and social history and current status information.
• Evaluate patients, develop care plans, administer treatments, and adjust treatment as needed.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily billing procedures.
• Provide direction to support staff.
• Monitor patient care equipment and the work environment.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to perform occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, crouching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to handle heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity, mobility, good reading eyesight, visual acuity, and strong communication skills.