OCC THERAPIST

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 73,219 - 87,036; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Santa Maria, California. You will support patients in regaining independence through assessments and personalized treatment plans. This role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and hands-on patient care, suitable for skilled individuals with two or more years of experience. The position offers a competitive pay range of $53.15 - $63.18 per hour, along with a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Valid California Occupational Therapist license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Help patients regain independence and quality of life.
• Assess diverse patients and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Teamwork

Patient assessment

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re‑evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• Responds to requests for service and initiates referrals when appropriate. Following screening to determine need for intervention.
• Assesses patients/residents to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation per physician's orders.
• Interprets evaluation findings to patients/residents, family, significant others and care team.
• Develops treatment plans, including goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plans with patients/residents, family, significant others and care team.
• Implements treatment directly or supervises treatment by a certified Occupational Therapy assistant and/or an Occupational Therapy aide.

Required

Job Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Occupational Therapist: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days (Must be through the American Heart Association).

Where You'll Work

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191‑bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Marian’s beautiful mission‑style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not‑for‑profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services – all recognized for quality, safety, and service.

Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Pay Range

$53.15 - $63.18 /hour