Occupational Therapist (Medical Rehabilitation)
Lynnwood, WA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Lynnwood, Washington
Specialty: Occupational Therapy (OT)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Washington state
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred but not required
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Essential Functions

• Responsible for care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and OT students; may orient staff and students and assume supervisory duties as qualified
• Assess patients’ needs and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to maintain professional OT standards
• Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and progress toward goals; recommend changes to physicians as needed
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and timely quality improvement scoring
• Treat adult and geriatric patients in a medical rehabilitation program
• Assess and intervene for patient pain affecting rehabilitation participation; communicate with physicians as needed
• Ensure patient safety and reduce healthcare errors during care
• Report patient progress and discharge barriers in team conferences
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans; document appropriately
• Demonstrate proficiency in occupational therapy modalities
• Respect and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Safely manage and operate therapy equipment; maintain department cleanliness and safety
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, staff, and administration
• Participate in patient/family and team conferences
• Maintain flexibility, organization, and composure under stress
• Foster positive working relationships within and across departments
• Collaborate with other departments for patient care and performance improvement
• Meet documentation standards; update interdisciplinary care plans regularly
• Participate in staff education, orientation, and performance improvement activities
• Ensure accurate and timely patient charge entry
• Engage in infection control, equipment training, and safety programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Company Expectations

• Adhere to dress code and wear appropriate identification
• Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements; maintain professional growth
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information per HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles for age-appropriate care
• Report to work on time and follow absence notification policies
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings
• Represent the organization professionally and positively
• Comply with ethical business practices and organizational policies
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital and department
• Maintain current licensure and certifications
• Consistently demonstrate excellent guest relations skills
• Follow health, safety, security, and hazardous materials policies
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA and compliance standards
• Take accountability and ownership of duties, ensuring tasks are completed reliably and timely

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive rehabilitation environment focused on adult and geriatric patient care, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, patient safety, and professional development.