Weekend Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Impactful Care

Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria on site

Free meal per day

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital in Marysville, WA, is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to plan and deliver activity therapy for patients on a weekend shift. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals and provide engaging psychosocial leisure activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in OT, WA licensure, CPR, CPI familiarity, and 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience. Master’s degree preferred; on-site schedule with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• State licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Washington or national governing body.
• CPR Certification required; CPI training preferred before restraint procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess patients' physical and mental needs, applying sound judgment.
• Document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Provide psychosocial/leisure and recreation assessments and skills development.
• Assist patients in achieving independence and functional goals.
• Plan and implement activity therapy for assigned patient caseload within the facility.
• Model and teach coping, social, and stress management techniques.
• Contribute to treatment plans with goals and interventions in therapeutic activities.

Skills

CPR Certification

CPI training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital in Marysville, WA, is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to plan and deliver activity therapy for patients on a weekend shift. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals and provide engaging psychosocial leisure activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in OT, WA licensure, CPR, CPI familiarity, and 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience. Master’s degree preferred; on-site schedule with potential overtime.