Posted on July 1st, 2023
Due to the continued decrease of COVID-19 in the community, RIW will be changing to a mask optional policy starting on 7/1/23. Below you can find the official policy guidelines for masks and social distancing to minimize risk due to COVID 19 or other respiratory diseases: In most circumstances, mask use is encouraged, but voluntary, […]
Posted on March 9th, 2023
Dr. Ryan Otten, who joined RIW in January 2023, is board certified in occupational medicine and has been treating injured workers for over 15 years. We are excited to announce that he is expanding our services to include evaluation and ongoing management of workers compensation claims, from the common sprains and strains to the complex, […]
Posted on December 20th, 2022
Labor and Industries has started a Master’s Level Therapist pilot program to assess the potential for including Master’s Level Therapists to treat patient’s under a worker’s compensation claim. The ideal candidate will work well with an interdisciplinary treatment team and have experience with cognitive behavioral therapy/rehabilitation psychology with the focus on supporting patients with persistent […]
Posted on September 9th, 2021
Screening and safety measures continue to be in place to keep our patients and staff as safe as possible while our region grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Self-screen at home. Please do not come in if you are sick. Any person who has been ill in the 72 hours prior to clinic visit will […]
Posted on April 27th, 2021
Driving a car provides many patients with their independence and freedom. Following a traumatic brain injury, many patients report cognitive, visual, and sensory-motor symptoms that may impact their ability to drive. RIW’s Barb Mierzwa, OTR/L, who works in the brain injury program, is putting together the final touches on a pre-driving screen that can be […]
Posted on July 7th, 2020
Telemedicine continues to be available for at-risk patients Based on Governor Jay Inslee’s 4-phase re-opening plan, we have resumed full in person services with additional safety precautions. We are adhering to the following procedures that will be in place to keep our patients and staff as safe as possible. Self-screen at home. Please do not […]
Posted on June 16th, 2020
As the country, Washington State, and city of Seattle experience the necessary changes to move towards equality for all people, we at RIW would like to express support for the Black Lives Matter movement and social justice for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, place of origin, gender identity, ability, or age. As a place […]
Posted on May 15th, 2020
On behalf of everyone at RIW, we would first like to thank all of the patients and stakeholders working with us to continue to provide rehabilitation and return to work services during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that this pandemic has taken a significant toll on everyone and our sentiments are with all those who […]
