Occupational Therapist

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 92,400 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Yakima, WA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat participants, operate independently, and apply initiative and clinical skills.

The role requires WA OT license, AOTA registration or equivalent education, CPR certification, and at least one year of OT experience. Schedule is Monday–Friday, day shift with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Washington.
• Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or completed OT education requirements.
• Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• Minimum one year of occupational therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assist the IDT in evaluating and assessing patient functional level using diagnostic/prognostic procedures.
• Recommend orthotics as indicated.
• Treat participants through therapeutic activities to restore function and self-care.
• Document and report responses to treatment to physician/IDT.

Skills

OT license

CPR certification

AOTA registered

Job description

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is an excellent opportunity to administer participants' evaluations and therapeutic procedures. This professional-level position offers you independent operation, and the capacity to apply your initiative, analysis, and service orientation in your daily work functions.

FTE and Schedule

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• You will provide skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the plan of care
• You will assist the IDT in the evaluation and assessment of the patient's functional level by applying appropriate diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests
• You will recommend orthotics as indicated by condition and needs
• You will treat the participant through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function
• You will observe, record, and report the participant's reaction to treatment and any changes in the participant's condition to the physician, Clinical Director or designed, or IDT as appropriate

Requirements

• Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or successfully completed the educational requirements of occupational therapy
• State of Washington Occupational Therapist license
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification
• Minimum one (1) year of occupational therapy experience

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $44.42 - $67.33 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.