Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Providence Health Plan Group; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer medically prescribed rehab programs at St Mary Medical Center-Apple Valley to restore function after disease or injury. You’ll help patients reach maximum independence and may assume supervisor duties in the absence of a supervisor.

Requirements include California OT license, AOTA training, and BLS. Experience in acute care, SNF, outpatient or subacute settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited OT program.
• Environmental orientation within 30 days of hire.
• California OT license upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Experience in acute [care], SNF, outpatient or subacute settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs and administers occupational therapy programs to restore function.
• Assists patients to reach maximum performance and social participation.
• Performs administrative duties and participates in performance improvement, infection control and safety education.
• May orient staff/students and assume supervisor duties in absence of the supervisor.

Education

Graduate of the American Occupational Therapy Association training program.

Environmental orientation within 30 days of hire.

California Occupational Therapist License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, and/or subacute care settings

Job description

Description

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capacities. Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance improvement, Infection control, and safety and education programs. The staff Occupational Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Occupational Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of the American Occupational Therapy Association training program.
• Coursework/Training: Environmental orientation within 30 days of hire.
• Upon hire: California Occupational Therapist License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, and/or subacute care settings.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

About the Team

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• voluntary benefits
• well-being resources
• and much more

Requsition ID: 455789
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Rehabilitation
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7550 SMMC OCCUP TH
Address: CA Apple Valley 18300 Hwy 18
Work Location: St Mary Medical Center-Apple Valley
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $48.79 - $75.74
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.