Occupational Therapist (OT) - Premier Washington

Premier Washington is Continuing to Grow!

Hiring for Occupational Therapist for Mondaysm, Wednesday and weekends!

Make an impact: We are dedicated to providing quality continuing care and support services while respecting the dignity and sanctity of all individuals regardless of their race, gender, religion, national origin, or creed. Our dedication to the mission will allow you to make an impact with our residents and staff.

Join a team:  Experience what being a part of the Premier Washingotn family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, encouraged by your team and be supported while working with us. At Premier Washington we have compassion for our residents AND our staff. 

Advance your Career: We significantly invest in ongoing training and development of our staff and encourage our team to participate in all opportunities. Be mentored and grow as leader from the very start of your career journey with us.

 Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Career Advantages:

• Rare in-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Premier Washington is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.