Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and daily functioning. You will assess diverse cases, develop care plans, and document thoroughly while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Required CA OT licensure or eligibility within 6 months and BLS through AHA. The role emphasizes organized, patient-centered care and a high patient volume in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST CA, eligibility to obtain license within 6 months.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations; document thoroughly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain high volume of patients.
• Set realistic goals with patients and families and adjust plans accordingly.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

CA OT License or eligible

BLS (AHA) Certification

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.

• Evaluations: Are completed according to department protocol.

• Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated.

• All relevant areas are thoroughly completed.

• Appropriate goals are set relative to the patient's prior level of function.

• Treatment plan is relevant to patient's problems identified. Patient/family participates in treatment plan and in setting goals.

• Provides Effective and Adequate Treatment:

Job Requirements

Required

• Occupational Therapist (OT) CA, within six (6) months.

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• Completed an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program and be Board eligible and able to obtain CA OT license within 6 months or have already obtained a CA OT License.

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist intern.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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Pay Range

$68.90 - $68.90 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.