Occupational Therapist 15K SIGN-ON BONUS!

Occupational Therapist: 1.0 FTE/Full-time position scheduled to work 10-HR day shifts. We are happy to work with your schedule!

Compensation: Non-exempt, pay range $47.07/HR-$66.50/HR. Placement within this range is based on years of applicable experience.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION: Student Loan Repayment Assistance OR a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus, (external hires only; conditions apply).

Benefits

At Mason Health, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being. Whether you are a Part-time or Full-time member:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – With employer paying premiums for full-time employees
• Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App.
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans – Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Approved by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for student loan repayment programs.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7+ weeks after 3 years.

Exciting Incentive

• Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role.

PNW Living

• Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest – Shelton offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle, with access to top outdoor recreation, local dining, and unique attractions. Located near Olympic National Park and Puget Sound, it’s a gateway to adventure, surrounded by lush evergreen forests, crisp mountain air, and serene waters.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist position offers an outstanding opportunity to join our quality Rehab team of dedicated professionals. Outpatient duties require the therapist to treat ages birth to 21+ for developmental, cognitive, self-care, handwriting, sensory, motor, behavior, feeding or social emotional needs. The caseload is primarily ages 2-11 years of age. The therapist will evaluate and treat the child in an hour-long session while completing caregiver education and providing materials to assist the family in completing the carry-over in the home. The pediatric team completes interventions through a play-based approach. The therapist will collaborate with other pediatric team members to best serve the family and their needs. Pediatric patients are on the therapists’ caseload for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months; but it is up to the therapist's discretion for specific cases.

Inpatient duties require therapists to assess and treat the patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations. The desired candidate will have knowledge and understanding of assistive equipment and experience in recommending a safe discharge plan and follow-up therapy services. The candidate will have the ability to collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.

Professional positions at Mason Health offer an opportunity to join a close-knit, established team that values a culture of ongoing learning and growing with specialized training for all staff. We are looking for a therapist who is skilled at building positive relationships in a rural setting, is organized, and enjoys the freedom of creativity within their interventions. At Mason Health, we offer an excellent benefit package, including a generous retirement contribution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members.
• Completes patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate.
• Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staff to facilitate problem-solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource.
• Mentors and provides oversight to new employees, therapy assistants, and therapy aides. Provides instruction and training to students.
• Actively develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-service, caregiver orientation and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.
• Consistently demonstrates MGH values and provides all patients/customers with an excellent service experience.
• Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

• Current Occupation Therapist license in the State of Washington
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification with 180 days of hire

Additional Unit-Specific Certification Requirements

• N/A

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess patients’ conditions and exercise independent judgment.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and display flexibility in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity towards all workforce members and applicants for employment. Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.

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