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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health • Tacoma, WA 98408 • Posted 14 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $42.69-$61.91/hr • Mid Level
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As an Occupational Therapist at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will be an interdisciplinary team member conducting occupational therapy activities to improve patient function and prevent disability following disease or injury. This role involves providing comprehensive occupational rehabilitation care through evaluation, planning, education, and implementation of a treatment plan, as well as indirect patient care activities such as documentation and staff development. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, education assistance, and is eligible for an annual bonus.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessment/data collection, interprets findings and formulates treatment plans.
- Implements and updates therapeutic plan of care and treatment based on patient needs throughout patient's treatment/stay.
- Completes all required documentation, in an accurate and thorough manner, of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard.
- Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department's defined specific populations served.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduation from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy
- Completion of Clinical Fieldwork
- At least three (3) months prior experience in physical disabilities
- Broad base of medical surgical knowledge
- Case experience with neurological impairments, orthopedic impairments, and critical care
About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a prominent healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest, offering a wide range of medical services through multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities. It provides comprehensive care in various specialties such as oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and women's health across the region. The company's dedication to patient-centered care, innovation, and quality has earned it recognition as a top healthcare provider.
Full Job Description
**Overview**
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
**Responsibilities**
****$10,000.00 Sign On Bonus.**
**Paid in 3 increments over 1 year of employment,**
**Education Assistance eligible****
**JOB SUMMARY**
As an interdisciplinary team member, conducts occupational therapy activities to improve patient function and prevent disability following disease or injury, and improve patients' ability to reach maximum performance within the limits of his/her capabilities. Provides and coordinates comprehensive occupational rehabilitation care to patients through the proper utilization of evaluation, planning, education, and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with Occupational Therapy Standards of Practice. Work includes indirect patient care activities such as; documentation, scheduling, family training, attendance at rounds, interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participation in staff meetings, ordering supplies, and contributing to continuous quality control and performance improvement.
Incumbents are also accountable for responding effectively to legal, patient rights, safety, maintenance, and emergency situations; participating in continuing education, staff development, self-directed learning and overseeing the performance of and providing performance feedback of staff, aides, students, volunteers as requested.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
+ Performs patient assessment/data collection, interprets findings and formulates treatment plans.
+ Implements and updates therapeutic plan of care and treatment based on patient needs throughout patient's treatment/stay.
+ Completes all required documentation, in an accurate and thorough manner, of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard.
+ Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.
+ Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department's defined specific populations served.
**Qualifications**
**Education/Work Experience Requirements**
Graduation from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy and completion of Clinical Fieldwork.
Position requires at least three (3) months prior experience in physical disabilities and a broad base of medical surgical knowledge, with case experience with the following: neurological impairments, orthopedic impairments, and critical care that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
**Licensure/Certification**
+ Current Washington State License in Occupational Therapy or a Washington State Interim Permit (valid for a maximum of 6 months unless an extension is approved by the Department Director).
+ Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
**Pay Range**
$42.69 - $61.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
**Responsibilities**
****$10,000.00 Sign On Bonus.**
**Paid in 3 increments over 1 year of employment,**
**Education Assistance eligible****
**JOB SUMMARY**
As an interdisciplinary team member, conducts occupational therapy activities to improve patient function and prevent disability following disease or injury, and improve patients' ability to reach maximum performance within the limits of his/her capabilities. Provides and coordinates comprehensive occupational rehabilitation care to patients through the proper utilization of evaluation, planning, education, and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with Occupational Therapy Standards of Practice. Work includes indirect patient care activities such as; documentation, scheduling, family training, attendance at rounds, interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participation in staff meetings, ordering supplies, and contributing to continuous quality control and performance improvement.
Incumbents are also accountable for responding effectively to legal, patient rights, safety, maintenance, and emergency situations; participating in continuing education, staff development, self-directed learning and overseeing the performance of and providing performance feedback of staff, aides, students, volunteers as requested.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
+ Performs patient assessment/data collection, interprets findings and formulates treatment plans.
+ Implements and updates therapeutic plan of care and treatment based on patient needs throughout patient's treatment/stay.
+ Completes all required documentation, in an accurate and thorough manner, of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard.
+ Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.
+ Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department's defined specific populations served.
**Qualifications**
**Education/Work Experience Requirements**
Graduation from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy and completion of Clinical Fieldwork.
Position requires at least three (3) months prior experience in physical disabilities and a broad base of medical surgical knowledge, with case experience with the following: neurological impairments, orthopedic impairments, and critical care that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
**Licensure/Certification**
+ Current Washington State License in Occupational Therapy or a Washington State Interim Permit (valid for a maximum of 6 months unless an extension is approved by the Department Director).
+ Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
**Pay Range**
$42.69 - $61.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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