Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Entry Level (I)
1. Provides clinical treatment to patients including evaluation and diagnosis, direct treatment, family/caregiver training, and counseling patients and family members regarding status, prognosis, goals and progress.
2. Coordinates patient care with the rehabilitation team including medical staff nurses, and physicians.
3. Coordinates patient care with non-medical staff rehabilitation team members including families, educators, early intervention agency staff and community support service agency staff.
4. Refers patients and family members to other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
5. Maintains and builds on current clinical knowledge and skills by attending continuing education activities.
6. Participates as a liaison with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care to the clients.
7. Contributes ideas for department and program development.
8. Advances toward assisting level of teaching/training for new staff, students, and interdepartmental classes.

9. Facilitates therapeutic interactions through group sessions.
10. Performs treatment planning; participates in team meetings; makes rounds and chart reviews.
11. Documents every occupational therapy session including the patient's functional status.

Staff Level (II)
1. Meets Entry Level (I) criteria as stated above.
2. Trains new staff and students in occupational therapy protocols.
3. Acts as primary contact person for occupational therapy needs via primary pager and/or primary floor liaison and/or related committees.
4. Instructs in interdepartmental and patient services as related to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department.
5. Assists in department and program development.

Entry Level (I) – Required of All Staff
RequirementBachelor’s DegreeOccupational Therapy
With 6 month clinical internship
RequirementLicenseWashington State as Occupational Therapist
RequirementCertificationCPR

Staff Level (II)
RequirementExperienceMinimum of 1 year working experience as an Occupational Therapist
RequirementFTE/Status0.5 FTE or greater
Clinical Specialist or Senior Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapist
RequirementDepartment CriteriaAs determined by management team

Additional knowledge and skill requirements: working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, wound healing, and disease progression; an understanding of the base components, both physical and cognitive, of ADLs (assisted daily living) and levels of ADL independence; the ability to customize, adapt, and graduate to a home or work site environment or to adapt to a given treatment plan and equipment; and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.