Occupational Therapist

Job Description

In the Physical Therapist role, you will play a key role in the department and will be responsible for the clinical evaluation, development, and administration of appropriate occupational therapy patient care.

Island Health is offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for an experienced Physical Therapist for our Rehabilitation Services department at our hospital in Anacortes, WA.

Location:

Anacortes, WA, Onsite

Schedule:

1.0 FTE / Full Time / Days
Salary: $42.80/hr - $64.20/hr

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Assumes all responsibilities of a staff occupational therapist by providing direct patient care.
• Evaluates patient's conditions, requirements, and knowledge level; cooperates with the physician and patient/significant other in determining appropriate occupational therapy treatment. Develops treatment plan and goals.
• Performs prescribed treatments of outpatient and/or inpatients.
• Assists in training personnel in occupational therapy methods and techniques and in supervising aides and assistants in their activities.
• Establishes and documents the patient's plan in the treatment record after each occupational therapy treatment according to established standards.
• Participates in communication and problem solving with patient/significant other, health team members, and other departments.
• Evaluates patient outcome and coordinates discharge of patient from occupational therapy.
• Assesses own learning needs and establishes priorities and develops an action plan.
• Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports Physical Occupational Speech Therapy philosophy of performance improvement.
• Gives input to annual budget, goals, and department policies and procedures.
• Participates in educational or professional meetings and continuing education/in-services relating to occupational therapy.
• May develop and implement specialty area programs and perform other activities as assigned by the Director.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co‑workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills consistent with Island Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and Promise.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and build positive working relationships with physicians, clinicians, leaders, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient‑centered care, service excellence, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

• Minimum of two years of hands‑on experience within a clinical or similar setting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Graduate from an AOTA approved or accredited program.
• Current OT license issued by the WA Department of Health.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community‑focused team

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high‑quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Ready to Apply? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.