Occupational Therapist - Federal Way Hand Therapy
US-WA-Federal Way
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 383196
Type: Day
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Overview: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced certified hand therapist to join our hand therapy team at our Federal Way or Seattle location. In this role, you will work in a fast paced, outpatient hand clinic alongside hand surgeons, hand PA-Cs, and CHTs. You will see a variety of upper extremity conditions including post surgical and acute injuries. Diagnoses commonly seen include fractures, Dupuytren's, flexor and extensor tendon repairs, biceps repairs, CTR, cubital tunnel and other nerve injuries, arthritis, ligament injuries, mallet/boutonniere injuries, and open wounds. You will provide individualized services to patients to improve occupational performance and functional outcomes. Candidates must have good splinting skills and manual therapy techniques. "We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work." Qualifications: We Require Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy with 6 month clinical internship Washington State Occupational Therpay License CPR Certification 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 a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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