Impactful Occupational Therapist - Restore Independence

CommonSpirit Health; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California, seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve daily living activities. You will assess diverse populations, create treatment plans, and perform evaluations while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

You will document thoroughly and provide motivating care to a high volume of patients. Emphasis is placed on AIDET communications with patients and families, along with effective handoffs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program with a BA/BS.
• Minimum of one year as an OT in physical disabilities settings, preferably acute care or rehab.
• Completion of 6–9 month internship in acute care or rehab unit.
• CA OT license upon hire.
• BLS/CPR upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.).
• Develop treatment plans and conduct evaluations and re-evaluations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document thoroughly
• Provide motivating, patient-centered care to a high volume of patients
• Utilize the AIDET communication framework with patients and families

Skills

AIDET communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient motivation

Documentation

Time management

Education

OT degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California, seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve daily living activities. You will assess diverse populations, create treatment plans, and perform evaluations while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

You will document thoroughly and provide motivating care to a high volume of patients. Emphasis is placed on AIDET communications with patients and families, along with effective handoffs