Occupational Therapist per diem

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 61,165 - 91,748; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan matching 5%–7%

Pre-tax and Roth accounts

Employee assistance program

Caregiver support

Free parking & Orca transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist for a per diem/PRN role. You will assess acute care patients and plan OT programming, applying current treatment approaches to maximize recovery.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, implement plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes. Supervisory duties for OT students and volunteers may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and completion of six month field work experience.
• Licensed as OTR by the State of Washington, or eligible and holds a temporary permit.
• 1–2 years of OT experience in rehab or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT evaluation and treatment on physician referral for hospital and outpatient.
• Collaborate with care team to identify patient needs and develop a coordinated plan.
• Implement treatment, monitor progress, adapt activities to maximize improvement.
• Document treatment plans, interventions, and patient responses per protocol.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Supervise OT students and volunteers as requested.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

OT degree from accredited program

6-month field work experience

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay Range

Hourly

$44.40 - $66.60

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics has a current opening for a Licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team for a per diem/PRN opportunity. In this role, you will provides consultation and evaluation of acute care patients who receive a referral from their provider for OT services. You will also plan, organize, and carry out occupational therapy programming for any appropriate patient.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Upon physician referral, provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to appropriate hospital and outpatients.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team in identifying and prioritizing patient treatment needs and developing a coordinated treatment plan.
• Implement treatment plan, monitor patient progress, and adapt approach and activities to maximize patient’s progress.
• Record patient treatment plan, interventions, and patient’s response to treatment in the patient record per hospital and department protocol.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement process; to monitor quality, identify opportunities to improve, and develop and implement solutions.
• Supervise OTR and COTA Level I and II students, and volunteers, as requested.

Per diem /Variable

8 hour day shifts

Requirements - 2 weekend shifts a month, holidays and weekday shifts (as needed to cover PTO, increased census) required

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and completion of six month field work experience.
• Licensed as OTR by the State of Washington, or meets licensure requirements and holds a temporary permit.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist in a rehabilitation facility or general hospital is preferred. Able to demonstrate proficiency in using current methods in patient treatment. Able to evaluate patient independently and plan appropriate treatment. Able to work independently, in cooperation with others. Demonstrate professional behavior and judgment. Courteous and respectful toward co-workers and patients. Able to observe and interpret human behavior accurately. Able to establish constructive relationships with patients and modify treatment approach as needed. Able to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently. Demonstrate interest and follow through in improving professional skills. Able to accept and respond appropriately to constructive criticism. Able to effectively instruct patients and caregivers in safety issues and home exercise programs.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to Ten thousand dollars per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]