Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist in Acute Care, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy and completion of Clinical Fieldwork and 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. , upon hire and
• Injured worker rehab program: Two (2) years full-time experience within last five years, with caseload emphasis on physical disabilities, especially treatment of the subacute injured workers with return to work needs (i.e., Physical Capacity Evaluation, Work Conditioning). and
• Lymphedema OT: Two (2) years full-time experience within last five years recommended, with caseload emphasis acute physical disabilities, especially in the treatment of lymphedema. and
• Lead: minimum of two years of clinical occupational therapy experience in the direct delivery of patient care
• Occupational Therapist: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Pain management program: Two (2) years full-time experience within last five years, with caseload emphasis on physical disabilities, injured worker care, or pain management and

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.