OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington seeks an Occupational Therapist for their Neurology team in Seattle. This role involves evaluating and treating patients with disabilities, developing treatment goals, and providing necessary training to enhance daily living skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational therapy and a valid state license.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited program and passed the NBCOT exam.
• Current license from Washington State or valid probational certificate.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and evaluative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients to achieve maximum functional capacity.
• Confers with staff to determine individual therapy programs.
• Maintains service-related records for reimbursement purposes.

Skills

Knowledge of skeletal, muscular, and neuro-anatomy

Ability to plan and modify projects

Effective working relationships

Education

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program

Current Washington State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

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Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join their team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluates and treats patients with a variety of physical and mental disabilities to achieve maximum functional capacity.
• Confers with medical and other staff members to determine occupational therapy program for individual patients; selects situations or activities which require desired motions or actions or help modify behavior and teaches the skills necessary to the activity.
• Reports data in both written and oral form following policies and procedures.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, patient, and family in developing treatment goals and evaluating patient progress.
• Provides treatment and training to increase daily living skills.
• Maintains service related records; adheres to documentation requirements for reimbursement purposes.
• Visits community, home, and work site to evaluate and recommend modifications.
• Adapts and fabricates basic orthotic devices and therapeutic equipment.
• Recommends and issues occupational therapy materials and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May supervise and instruct occupational therapist trainees, occupational therapy assistants, and other personnel in performance of therapeutic activities.

Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of: skeletal, muscular, and neuro-anatomy; mental illness; principles, materials, modalities, and equipment of occupational therapy; various handicrafts; safety precautions; evaluative report writing.
• Ability to: plan and modify projects to fit particular disorder of patient; gain cooperation of patients; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and other staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program and successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
• Current Washington State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist or a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.

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

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .