Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington. A career at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Puget Sound area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tacoma need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
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Our Benefits:
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· Low therapist-to-patient ratios
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· Professional development and advancement opportunities
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· CEU Support
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· State-of-the-art equipment
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· Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full time employees and their families
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· Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
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· 6 paid holidays for full time employees
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· Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
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· 401(k) retirement plan
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· Flexible spending and health savings accounts
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What you will do in this role:
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· Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so
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· Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
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· Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
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· Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
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· Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
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· Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
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· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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· Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
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· Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required
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· Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred
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· Current CPR/BLS certification
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Salary range: $42 - $53 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.
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Lifepoint Health Job ID #532595. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
About Lifepoint Health
At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.
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Staff Position
Occupational Therapist Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital Tacoma, WA
$42-53/hour
Overview
Start DateASAP
Pay
Estimated pay
$42-53/hour
Qualifications
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Other
Eligible to work in US
Description
Description
$5000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington. A career at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Puget Sound area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tacoma need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Our Benefits:
· Low therapist-to-patient ratios
· Professional development and advancement opportunities
· CEU Support
· State-of-the-art equipment
· Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full time employees and their families
· Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
· 6 paid holidays for full time employees
· Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Flexible spending and health savings accounts
What you will do in this role:
· Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so
· Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
· Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
· Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
· Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
· Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
· Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
· Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required
· Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred
· Current CPR/BLS certification
Salary range: $42 - $53 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.
Lifepoint Health Job ID #532595. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital
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Employer
Lifepoint Health
About
At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.
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Weather
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