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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

DSHS WSH Occupational Therapist 3

Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services, and they are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team at Western State Hospital. The role involves assessing and treating patients with physical health needs, focusing on upper extremity injuries, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and therapeutic interventions.

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Responsibilities

Assess and provide treatment to patients 1:1 as referred by physicians in the clinic

Evaluate and develop, plan, and prepare plans of care addressing a wide range of physical deficits for patients utilizing evidence-based practice

Treat patients according to plans of care

Document patient progress and update team members as needed

Supervise occupational therapy assistant(s), intern(s), and/or student(s) as needed

Qualification

Occupational TherapyEvidence-based practiceBehavioral health experienceDocumentation skillsPatient rapportTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Graduates from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination

Three years of professional Occupational Therapy experience

Experience working with patients with behavioral and physical health diagnoses

Skill in documentation

Ability to comprehend, educate others, and grade treatments according to patient's strengths and challenges

Knowledge of various treatment types and modalities using evidence-based practice

Ability to establish rapport with patients that may have a wide range of communication and social skills to provide treatment and encourage treatment compliance while maintaining professional boundaries

Ability to work as an integral part of a team via excellent communication skills in providing and receiving feedback in a constructive, positive manner

Willingness to learn new skills and adapt as needed for the challenges specific to working in a psychiatric, forensic environment

Preferred

Three years of experience in occupational therapy treating upper body physical deficits

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.