Occupational Therapist
Lynnwood, Washington
Northwest Washington Rehabilitation Hospital

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Lynnwood, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Washington State
• Minimum 2 years of experience in occupational therapy
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages preferred
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred but not required

Essential Functions

• Responsible for patient care and supervision of Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and students
• Assess patient needs and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to maintain professional standards
• Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend changes to physicians as needed
• Perform assessments and reassessments according to policy, including Quality Improvement scoring
• Treat adult and geriatric patients in a medical rehabilitation setting
• Assess and manage patient pain to optimize rehabilitation participation
• Ensure patient safety and reduce medical errors during care
• Report patient progress and discharge barriers in team conferences
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans
• Demonstrate proficiency in occupational therapy modalities
• Respect and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Safely operate and maintain therapy equipment and department cleanliness
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Participate in patient/family and team conferences
• Maintain flexibility, organization, and professionalism under stress
• Collaborate with other departments for patient care and performance improvement
• Meet documentation standards and update interdisciplinary care plans regularly
• Participate in staff education, orientation, and performance improvement activities
• Ensure accurate and timely patient charge entry
• Participate in infection control, safety, and fire safety programs

Company Expectations

• Adhere to dress code and wear appropriate identification
• Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information in compliance with HIPAA
• 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
• Maintain current licensure and certifications
• Exhibit strong guest relations skills with patients, physicians, visitors, and staff
• Follow health, safety, security, and hazardous materials policies
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives
• Take accountability and ownership of job responsibilities

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.