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Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Center of Kirkland
Kirkland, WA, United States
$40-$50 an hour
Full-time

Our team of champions at Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, is proud to have been named Best Nursing Home not just once but twice! Newsweek Magazine named us a Best Nursing Home for 2021, and U.

S. News World Report named us a Best Nursing Home for Short-Stay Rehab for 2020-2021.

During the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, our team rose to the challenge and proved their dedication to caring for our residents.

It is through teamwork and commitment we are standing strong today. We are always looking for great talent to join our award-winning team as we look to the future!

Life Care Center of Kirkland is a long-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for its extraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale and retention.

We are currently looking for a Occupational Therapist for Full-Time, PRN, or PRN float pool positions. Float Associates will be assigned a group of facilities in the Seattle area and must be able to travel and work between these buildings.

We also feature :

  • Competitive pay up to $50-55 per hour (for PRN positions)
  • Full time : $40-$50 / hr DOE
  • In-house rehab programs with collaborative work environments and supportive teams
  • Part of a network of nearly 200 skilled nursing facilities
  • Continuing education and growth opportunities
  • New Grads welcome!
  • Onsite mentorship available

Position Summary :

The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements :

  • NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
  • Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
  • Currently registered / licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
  • One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements :

  • Participates in community health matters / projects as appropriate
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
  • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
  • Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions :

  • Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)
  • Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
  • Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
  • Chart appropriately and timely
  • Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

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