Empowering Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA, seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy department. You will assess patients, plan and administer care, educate families, and document progress per physician goals.

California OT license or eligibility is required; current BLS/Healthcare Provider status is expected. The role includes supervising students and stepping in as Charge Therapist when needed, with a Day Shift, 1.0 FTE and 40 scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• California OT license or eligibility.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to perform OT interventions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT interventions per referral and educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, progress and prognosis.
• Assess patients, plan and administer care plans aligned with physician, patient and family goals.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.
• Assist in efficient return of patient to the highest degree of independence.
• Coordinate with CCS Case Manager for referral to CCS panel provider or CCS Medical Therapy Unit after discharge.
• Regularly assume duties of Charge Therapist.
• Instructs and evaluates therapy students and therapy assistant students during affiliations.
• Adheres to hospital safety standards.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Supervision

Education

California Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA, seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy department. You will assess patients, plan and administer care, educate families, and document progress per physician goals.

California OT license or eligibility is required; current BLS/Healthcare Provider status is expected. The role includes supervising students and stepping in as Charge Therapist when needed, with a Day Shift, 1.0 FTE and 40 scheduled hours.