Hospital Occupational Therapist

Hospital Occupational Therapist – Make Every Moment Matter in Central Washington

The Hospital Occupational Therapist will step into a high-visibility, growth-focused role with a mission-driven hospital delivering leading-edge rehabilitation across the continuum.

At this organization, the Hospital Occupational Therapist will practice within an award-winning, nationally accredited hospital recognized for patient safety and clinical quality, leveraging advanced EMR, modern therapy gyms, simulated ADL environments, instrumented assessment tools, and innovative tele-rehab platforms that elevate outcomes and clinician satisfaction. The Hospital Occupational Therapist will join a community-backed institution supported by generous philanthropy, active volunteers, and academic partnerships that fuel research, new technologies, specialty programs in stroke and orthopedics, and continuous performance excellence.

The Hospital Occupational Therapist will report to the Rehabilitation Services Manager and collaborate daily with friendly nurses, Nurse Managers, hospitalists, case managers, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Respiratory Therapists, and social workers to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. The Hospital Occupational Therapist will complete comprehensive evaluations, craft evidence-based treatment plans, advance early mobility in ICU and medical-surgical units, guide ADL/IADL retraining, address cognitive-perceptual needs, provide splinting and adaptive equipment recommendations, champion safe patient handling, educate caregivers, and drive discharge planning across acute care and transitional/swing-bed services—while also contributing to precepting, interprofessional committees, and quality initiatives.

The Hospital Occupational Therapist will thrive in Central Washington’s four-season playground, with Cascade Mountain trails, blue-ribbon fly-fishing rivers, sparkling lakes, snow sports, cycling routes, and rock-climbing crags paired with wine country, craft breweries, farm-to-table cuisine, bustling farmers markets, a vibrant university arts scene, and big-name concerts at a renowned outdoor amphitheater. The Hospital Occupational Therapist will enjoy a balanced lifestyle featuring shorter commutes, welcoming neighborhoods, diverse regional attractions, and abundant sunshine that makes weekend adventures effortless across this dynamic region of Central Washington.

The Hospital Occupational Therapist will be offered competitive compensation up to $125,000, based on experience, and complemented by a full suite of health and retirement benefits, paid time off, continuing education support, and consideration for relocation assistance.