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Occupational Therapist / OT
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$99,829 / year median in Washington
-10% projected decline
Job Description
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Warden, WA Would you like to live in an area surrounded by a large freshwater lake that offers 300 plus days of sunshine and work in healthcare organization that loves to accomplish what is best for the community. The motto is "All of us, for each of you, every time." Community is about 25K population, facility serves about 77k. There is a small airport, a University, a nice community that offers something for everyone. It is known as a Desert Oasis in the heart of the Columbia Basin in Central Washington with 4 seasons and 330 plus days of sunshine. If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on... What they're looking for:- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association preferred and approved by the State of Washington Occupational Therapy Examining Committee.
- Active, or eligible to obtain, Washington state Occupational Therapist license.
- One year of outpatient care experience preferred.
- Hand therapy and splinting experience preferred.
- Able to evaluate and provide care across the age continuum from school age, young, to middle-aged adults and geriatric patients.
Hours and compensation potential:
- Position is full time, 8am-4:30pm
- Range is between $53.49hr-$66.58hr depending on experience. Additional shift diffs as well.
- Full benefits package including relocation assistance(5K) and a sign on bonus. What you'll be doing:
- This position is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to the outpatient populations to include assessment, treatment and care as well as participating in educational instruction with the patients and patients' families.
- The Occupational Therapist must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-report, behavior and understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process.
- The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.
- This position will provide the unique opportunity to assume the reigns of a robust elbow/wrist/hand program with significant growth over the past year due to good referral support from local providers.
- There will be mentorship opportunity with the current provider who has over 25 years of experience in developing hand therapy programs.
Additional Info:
- The individual in this position reports to the Director.
- Brand new hospital just opened it spring of 2026.
- Join the team and embark on a fulfilling career as a Occupational Therapist.
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance