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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
Snoqualmie, WA Per Diem
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2025

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.


Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.


OBJECTIVE SUMMARY: Works with the Occupational Therapist and assist with services provided 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

  • The OTA follows patient treatment plans developed by the licensed occupational therapist. Job activities include: 
  • Guide and aid individuals in developed therapy programs in geropsychiatric, medical-surgical, swing bed and outpatient programs. 
  • Review treatment plans prior to treatment. 
  • Review charts and record patient histories. 
  • Gather and prepare materials as needed for therapy activities. 
  • Prepare work area and equipment for patient activities. 
  • Encourage/guide/escort patients to/from treatment. 
  • Facilitate 1:1 and group treatments. 
  • Co-treat with OTR or other discipline in group treatment activities. 
  • Make minor repairs to therapeutic equipment. 
  • Instruct self-care skills such as dressing and undressing, grooming, toileting, showering, eating skills, home making and functional mobility for self-care skills. 
  • Instruct therapeutic craft activity skills. 
  • Teach therapeutic exercises and other therapeutic activities to patients and their families. 
  • Teach patients and family how to use adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment and splints/orthotics. 
  • Observe and verbally report progress and patient reactions to therapy. 
  • Complete daily and weekly written documentation of patient progress. 
  • Attend and participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings. 
  • Attend and participate in staff meeting.  


REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree from an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education.  

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION:  Same as above 

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Successful completion of clinical internships and the national certification exam. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  1-2 years in a skilled nursing therapy clinic 

 

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: License to practice occupational therapy in the State of Washington 

 

SKILLS:  

  • Ability to apply skills and therapy techniques 
  • Demonstrates the maturity and capability of representing the Rehabilitation Services Department 
  • Able to positively work with other health care providers and the public 
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hospital inpatient and outpatient therapy environments. Potential exposure to infectious diseasesPotential need to function in medical emergencies and incidents. Outreach in Community. 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS Lifting ability of up to 25 lbs. with proper techniqueLifting and positioning of patientsTransferring and ambulation of patients that are at high risk of fallingWorking with people that are frustrated or depressed due to their lack of functional ability or other issuesAbility to handle multiple task concurrentlyAbility to problem solve requiring quick decision making and physical response. 

 

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 


BENEFITS:

We take pride in the benefits package we provide our team members. Snoqualmie Valley Hospital offers you one medical plan with multiple in-network tiers with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers/network.


  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Pharmacy
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Life and AD&D
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

 

Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.

Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner, Dependent children until age 26.

Waiting Period - 1st of the month following your date of hire.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The COVID vaccine and the Flu shot (during Flu season) are a condition of employment.
  • Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is a drug-free workplace. We complete drug screenings as a part of our onboarding process.

 

Salary : $27 - $42

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