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Occupational Therapist - Rainier Rehabilitation

Beautiful Rainier Rehabilitation in Puyallup, WA, is seeking a full time OT to help us in providing the best possible care for our patients. Come visit our facility and learn more about our excellent short term rehab programs and our sub-acute respiratory vent/trach unit where our multidisciplinary team is doing amazing things. We can offer a fun and fast paced in-house therapy team with on-going continuing education and professional development opportunities, freedom from corporate red tape and an organization where therapists are able to do their best work. In addition you will be eligible for a highly competitive compensation package and many career growth opportunities with our growing company.

Experience/Qualifications:
Graduated from accredited OTR program (BS, MS, Doctorate)
Licensed Occupational Therapist
This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.
Duties:
  • Evaluate patients within 48 hours of physician referral
  • Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician
  • Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities and adhere to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
  • Participate in Patient Care Conference, Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences
  • Participate in in‑service training program for other staff in the facility
  • Record evaluations, daily treatment notes as necessary, weekly progress notes, HFCA therapy cert/POC forms per facility policy and procedure
  • Record treatment charges daily per facility policy and procedures
  • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs
  • Participate in discharge planning
  • Coordinate necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in ADL's
  • Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
  • Comply with Occupational Therapy Practice Act and the facility Policy and Procedures
Rainier Rehabilitation receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 200 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. We have been in-house with therapy for many years which gives us a significant edge going into the current payment model changes. Our therapy and nursing teams work collaboratively to ensure outstanding outcomes for our patients. While some companies are preparing for layoffs, we are gearing up for amazing rehab programs! Help us build something great and share in the Ensign experience with these in-house facility teams where our core values of ownership, passion for learning, loving one another, and celebration are evident every day. Be sure to ask us about facility specific specialty programs like Heart PARC, Abilities Care, Music & Memory, Alter G, Big & Loud, and opportunities for you to continue learning and receive focused program training to enhance your therapy career. 
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.