Occupational Therapist

Description PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $43.03 - $64.55. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available Experience small-city flavor and join our dedicated team Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater - you can do it all in Bellingham Job Summary Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy, determining plan of care and setting goals of treatment. May provide oversight to therapy assistants, therapy aides and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients. Works collaboratively as a part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for patients. What you will do: Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members. Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate. Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource. May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, occupational therapy assistants, and/or therapy aides. May provide clinical instruction and training to students. May recommend and participate in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities. Maintains appropriate clinical records. May work with OT student affiliation programs. May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities. What you bring: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree Required: Occupational Therapy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Preferred: Previous experience as a registered Occupational Therapist Required: Occupational Therapist License State of Washington Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility () . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. REQNUMBER: 118280