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Title: Occupational Therapist – Long Term Care
Location: Washington-Olympia
Providence is calling an Occupational Therapist to Providence Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia, WA.

We are seeking an experienced and independent OT to join our team of caregivers who provide in home treatment that promote health, prevent injury or disability and achieve the highest possible level of independence.

In this position you will:
* Provide initial patient evaluation in accordance to physician request in order to initiate appropriate treatment, which is reasonable in the terms of accepted practice and necessary to recovery of function
* Establish treatment goals and plan of care as well as provide treatment to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
* Provide education to patients and their families
* Need to have proficient use of software systems for the maintenance of patient records and communication with team members
* Use critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and your ability to make independent decisions
Required qualifications for this position include:
* Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and a Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
* Current Occupational Therapy (OT) licensure in Washington State
* Current CPR certification
* One year experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical field
About the skilled nursing facility you will serve.
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia, Washington serves people of all ages and faiths. Our Transitional Care Unit is designed for patients coming out of the hospital who need skilled nursing care, end of life care, or rehabilitation for those recovering from surgery or who have a functional loss from illness, disease, or an accident. Our Long Term Care unit provides skilled nursing in a residential setting, addressing the needs of our residents through creating a sense of community and home in neighborhoods” and providing a model of care that is resident-centered.

Job: Occupational Therapy