Occupational Therapist

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Salinas, CA. The role provides OT interventions per referral, inclusive of assessment, care planning, patient and family education, and discharge planning.

The position emphasizes high-quality, safe patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the Rehabilitation Services team. California OT licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• OT licensure in California or eligibility.
• Ability to assess patients and plan OT care.
• Document treatment and coordinate care with team and families.
• Instruct and evaluate therapy students during affiliations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop Care Plans aligned with goals.
• Provide OT interventions to patients per referral.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and prognosis.
• Coordinate discharge and CCS-related referrals.
• Document treatment and participate in staff orientation and supervision.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team coordination

Student supervision

BLS certification

Education

California OT license

Job description

## Occupational TherapistApply: Salinas, CA: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: SVH-103523**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:Occupational TherapyWorks under the supervision of Occupational Therapy Supervisor and Director of Rehabilitation Services. Provides Occupational Therapy interventions to patients per referral, including assessment, care, planning, educating patients and families regarding treatment plans, progress and prognosis, scheduling, recording treatment information, and issuing appropriate adaptive equipment. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.* Assesses patients, plans and administers Care Plan compatible with physician, patient and family goals.* Provides high quality and safe patient care.* Completes all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.* Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible.* Maintains a cost-effective treatment plan.* Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.* Instructs and evaluates performance of therapy students and therapy assistant students during clinical affiliations.* Regularly assumes duties of Charge Therapist.* Provides the highest degree of courtesy possible to all employees, patients and associates of the hospital.* Adheres to establish Hospital safety standards.* Ensures that department objectives are met.* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Administers to children, an Occupation Therapy Care Plan compatible with physician, patient and family goals, including assessment and intervention in the areas of fine motor skills, self-help skills, development, durable medical equipment, and other areas specific to occupational therapy. Coordinates with a CCS Case Manager for referral to a CCS panel provider or CCS Medical Therapy Unit for the patient who may continue to require occupational therapy services after hospital discharge.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Education:** California Occupational Therapy License or eligibility.**Licensure:** California Occupational Therapy license or eligibility. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.**Experience:** None.The hourly rate for this position is $56.48 - $67.99. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.**Job Specifications:**● Union: NUHW### ### ● Work Shift: Day Shift### ### ● FTE: 1.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 40*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*