Occupational Therapist - Occupational Medicine

V2V MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INC

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Medicine

Moses Lake, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Occupational Therapist - Occupational Medicine Northwest Medical Group (NWMG)

    Join a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization where your leadership directly impacts patient outcomes, employer partnerships, and team success.

    Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats injured workers to restore functional abilities required for daily activities and job-specific tasks. This role focuses on upper extremity rehabilitation, functional capacity, ergonomics, and work conditioning to support safe, timely return-to-work outcomes in collaboration with providers, employers, and case managers.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

    Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, including functional and job-demand assessments

    Develop individualized treatment plans emphasizing functional restoration and return-to-work goals

    Provide interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, activity simulation, and modalities

    Conduct upper extremity rehabilitation (e.g., hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder conditions)

    Perform functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) and work conditioning/work hardening programs

    Assess and recommend ergonomic modifications and job task adaptations

    Educate patients on injury prevention, body mechanics, and home exercise programs

    Monitor progress, reassess, and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

    Document evaluations, treatments, and outcomes accurately and timely in the EHR

    Collaborate with providers on work status, restrictions, and care plans

    Communicate with employers, case managers, and adjusters as appropriate

    Ensure compliance with workers’ compensation guidelines and clinical protocols

    Maintain therapy equipment and ensure a safe treatment environment

    Participate in quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and program development

    Position Requirements:

    Key Competencies

    Expertise in functional rehabilitation and activity-based therapy

    Strong assessment skills including job analysis and task simulation

    Knowledge of upper extremity and hand therapy (preferred)

    Ergonomics and workplace modification expertise

    Communication and patient education skills

    Critical thinking and problem-solving

    Time management and productivity management

    Understanding of workers’ compensation and occupational health practices (preferred)

    Qualifications, Education, and Experience

    Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

    Minimum of 2–4 years of clinical experience preferred

    Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or ergonomics certification (preferred)

    Experience in occupational medicine, industrial rehab, or employer-based programs (preferred)

    Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing

    Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, hand therapy, or occupational health

    Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation standards

    Knowledge of FCEs, work conditioning, and ergonomic assessments (preferred)