OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - GEROPSYCH (80% FTE, DAYS)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services in a new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatments for patients with psychiatric conditions and requires a Washington state license as an occupational therapist.

Benefits

Generous benefits and work/life programs

Qualifications

• Licensed in Washington as an Occupational Therapist or limited permit holder.
• Successful completion of American Occupational Therapy certification examination.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients in the behavioral health units.
• Completes initial Occupational Therapy assessments for all patients admitted.
• Identifies care needs and develops individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Patient education

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - GEROPSYCH (80% FTE, DAYS)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - GEROPSYCH (80% FTE, DAYS)

Req #: 246549

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NW- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & LEARNING

Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest

Posting Date: 06/11/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $46.45 - $67.47 per hour

Other Compensation:

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

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UW Medical Center–Northwest – GEROPSYCH has an outstanding opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join us in our new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building.

WORK SCHEDULE

• PART-TIME; 32 HOURS PER WEEK; 80% FTE; DAY SHIFT
  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients in the behavioral health units.
  

UW Medical Center–Northwest – GEROPSYCH has an outstanding opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join us in our new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building.

WORK SCHEDULE

PART-TIME; 32 HOURS PER WEEK; 80% FTE; DAY SHIFT

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provides occupational therapy services to patients in the behavioral health units.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING
The new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning, opening on the UW Medical Center – Northwest campus in 2024, offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform mental health care and to improve mental health care training in our state. Located in North Seattle, the new facility will feature 75 longer-term adult psychiatry beds, 25 geriatric psychiatry beds, 50 medical/surgical beds focused on patients with psychiatric comorbidities, and a state-of-the-art neuromodulation program. It will also house an interdisciplinary training and workforce development program focused on preparing and supporting the next generation of behavioral health providers for Washington State. The six-story building will be a beautiful place to work with lots of windows, natural lighting and open-concept spaces and will offer amenities including a new kitchen and dining area for patients, staff and visitors.

Learn more about the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning here.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works alongside Psychiatrists and Hospitalists, RNs, Recreation Therapists, and CNAs.
- Completes initial Occupational Therapy assessments for all patients admitted per caseload.
- Identifies care needs, develops an individualized treatment plan and implements that plan via OT group sessions and/or individual treatments for patients with a wide array of psychiatric conditions.
- Provides patient education and preparation for discharge, including written recommendations for follow up care as needed.
- Provides personalized care with compassion, dignity, and respect.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy certification examination.
- OR Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification or registration.
- Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist or has a valid limited permit issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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 public by 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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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 .