Occ Therapist-TC- Full-time- Vista

Sharp; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide evaluations, treatments and education across inpatient and outpatient settings, aligning with the California State Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. Services span acute inpatient, rehabilitation and outpatient care with a focus on patient-centered outcomes.

The position requires AHA BLS, OTR certification, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional school or university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Competent in OT modalities, interventions and procedures.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• OTR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to meet patient needs.
• Works across inpatient and outpatient settings per program needs.
• Maintains productivity and meets weekend/holiday requirements as needed.
• Develops comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans and documents timely.

Skills

AHA BLS Certification

OTR Certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

OT degree (Baccalaureate/OTR path)

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

OTR Certification

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: 8 AM Shift End Time: 4:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Tuesday- Saturday Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $50.640 - $62.040 - $73.420 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.

What You Will Do

Provides individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to meet each patient's needs based on medical necessity and clinical indication in accordance with the Occupational Therapy California State Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations. Maintains productivity, weekend and holiday requirements as specified. Ongoing professional development and continuing education to promote clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Other Graduate of an approved professional school or graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Competent in provision of Occupational Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• CCS Paneled Provider for NICU. - REQUIRED
• NBCOT certification. - PREFERRED
• Advance Practice Certification in ‘Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation or Intervention’ and CNT or CNT eligible. - PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
• Accurately perform individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide care in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings based on patient care and business needs.
• Meet weekend and holiday requirements based on FTE status.
• Independently assess all areas relevant to patient function, utilize sound clinical decision-making skills, develop a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Accurately enters data in Tri-City Medical Center’s Electronic Health Record System.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide mentorship as requested (voluntary).
• Follows organization’s rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards while carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Tri-City Health District.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong Customer Service skills.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

Company Information

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.