Hand Therapist - Harborview (Per Diem)

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Hand Therapy Clinic, part of UW Medicine Rehabilitation, seeks a Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist 2) for per diem daytime shifts in Seattle. The role involves trauma-focused hand therapy, education for patients and families, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an OT degree from an accredited program, successful completion of the AOTA certification exam, WA OT licensure, and 18 months of experience. CHT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of the American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination.
• WA state OT license (or valid probational certificate) to practice occupational therapy.
• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe hand therapy for a trauma-based patient population.
• Progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.
• Assess and treat patient caseloads ranging from routine to complex problems and situations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of care from admission to discharge.
• Implement treatment programs including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, splinting and physical agents.
• Instruct, supervise and evaluate students as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Hand therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree from accredited program

OT license in WA

American Occupational Therapy Certification exam (AOTA)

Job description

Harborview Hand Therapy Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist 2).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per diem
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe hand therapy for a trauma-based patient population.
• Progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.
• Assess and treat patient caseloads ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations and utilize training in the evaluation and treatment process.
• Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.
• Implement treatment programs, which include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, splinting and physical agents.
• Instruct, assign work and evaluate students as assigned by supervisor.
• Acts as a resource within the rehab therapy department and for other health care professionals.
• Participate in service or selected department activities/projects to promote delivery of quality hand therapy care.
• Provides education training to other rehab therapy staff and health care professionals.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination AND 18 months of professional occupational therapy experience.
• Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist or has a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.
• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) preferred.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.