OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Req #:246995
Department:NEUROLOGY
Appointing Department Web Address:
Job Location:Seattle Campus
Posting Date:06/24/2025
Closing Info:Open Until Filled
Salary:70% of $8,163 - $11,678 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift:First Shift
Benefits:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join their team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates and treats patients with a variety of physical and mental disabilities to achieve maximum functional capacity.
Confers with medical and other staff members to determine occupational therapy program for individual patients; selects situations or activities which require desired motions or actions or help modify behavior and teaches the skills necessary to the activity.
Reports data in both written and oral form following policies and procedures.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, patient, and family in developing treatment goals and evaluating patient progress.
Provides treatment and training to increase daily living skills.
Maintains service related records; adheres to documentation requirements for reimbursement purposes.
Visits community, home, and work site to evaluate and recommend modifications.
Adapts and fabricates basic orthotic devices and therapeutic equipment.
Recommends and issues occupational therapy materials and equipment.
Maintains a clean, safe working environment.
Performs related duties as required.
May supervise and instruct occupational therapist trainees, occupational therapy assistants, and other personnel in performance of therapeutic activities.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: skeletal, muscular, and neuro-anatomy; mental illness; principles, materials, modalities, and equipment of occupational therapy; various handicrafts; safety precautions; evaluative report writing.
Ability to: plan and modify projects to fit particular disorder of patient; gain cooperation of patients; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and other staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program and successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
Current Washington State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist or a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ... or ....
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Req #:246995
Department:NEUROLOGY
Appointing Department Web Address:
Job Location:Seattle Campus
Posting Date:06/24/2025
Closing Info:Open Until Filled
Salary:70% of $8,163 - $11,678 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift:First Shift
Benefits:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join their team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates and treats patients with a variety of physical and mental disabilities to achieve maximum functional capacity.
Confers with medical and other staff members to determine occupational therapy program for individual patients; selects situations or activities which require desired motions or actions or help modify behavior and teaches the skills necessary to the activity.
Reports data in both written and oral form following policies and procedures.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, patient, and family in developing treatment goals and evaluating patient progress.
Provides treatment and training to increase daily living skills.
Maintains service related records; adheres to documentation requirements for reimbursement purposes.
Visits community, home, and work site to evaluate and recommend modifications.
Adapts and fabricates basic orthotic devices and therapeutic equipment.
Recommends and issues occupational therapy materials and equipment.
Maintains a clean, safe working environment.
Performs related duties as required.
May supervise and instruct occupational therapist trainees, occupational therapy assistants, and other personnel in performance of therapeutic activities.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: skeletal, muscular, and neuro-anatomy; mental illness; principles, materials, modalities, and equipment of occupational therapy; various handicrafts; safety precautions; evaluative report writing.
Ability to: plan and modify projects to fit particular disorder of patient; gain cooperation of patients; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and other staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program and successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
Current Washington State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist or a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ... or ....
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job ID: 483429297
Originally Posted on: 6/30/2025
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