Acute Care Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks an Occupational Therapist for acute care to help patients regain independence and improve daily living activities. You will assess diverse patients, develop plans, and deliver high-volume, compassionate care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessment, treatment plan updates, thorough documentation, and culturally sensitive communication; leadership may involve mentoring staff and coordinating care with physicians and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program; completion of clinical fieldwork.
• At least 3 months experience in physical disabilities.
• Two years full-time experience in injured worker rehab within last five years.
• Lead: minimum 2 years of direct patient-care OT experience.
• WA OT license upon hire; CPR/BLS upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, collect data, interpret findings, and develop treatment plans.
• Implement and update plan of care as patient needs evolve.
• Complete documentation per FHS standards accurately and thoroughly.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Physical disabilities

Neurological impairments

Orthopedic impairments

Critical care

Injured worker rehab

Lymphedema treatment

Leadership

WA license

CPR/BLS

Education

OT degree with clinical fieldwork

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks an Occupational Therapist for acute care to help patients regain independence and improve daily living activities. You will assess diverse patients, develop plans, and deliver high-volume, compassionate care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessment, treatment plan updates, thorough documentation, and culturally sensitive communication; leadership may involve mentoring staff and coordinating care with physicians and