Occupational Therapist

Cynet healthStaff; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric medical center in San Diego is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their team. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of pediatric experience with patients aged 0-18, as well as a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and a current California license. The role involves evaluating patient abilities, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This position offers Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts over a 13-week term, ensuring that patients receive quality care in a dedicated environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years recent OT pediatric patient experience; patients are 0-18 yrs.
• Current California license in OT is required.
• Ability and experience working independently.
• BLS/CPR certification from AHA.
• No new grads.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates the functional ability of patients.
• Creates individualized treatment and educational plans.
• Consults with medical team and documents clinical findings.
• Collaborates with medical team and documents findings for plans.

Skills

OT pediatric patient experience

Knowledge of sensory and feeding skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy

Current California license in OT

Current NBCOT certification

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is the region’s pediatric medical center serving San Diego, Imperial and southern Riverside counties.

We are:

• The largest children’s hospital in California (based on admissions).
• The only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare.
• The region’s only designated pediatric trauma center.
• Provider of care to 91 percent of the region’s children.
• Provider of care to 237,116 children.

Our outstanding team includes more than 900 physicians and more than 1,200 nurses on staff, more than 4,700 employees, more than 500 active volunteers and more than 1,250 Auxiliary members.

Job Description

Title: Occupational Therapist

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Start Date: 05/20

Shifts: 8 hour shifts

Terms: 13 weeks

Description:

Department: Occupational Therapy
Shift: Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts
Duration: 13 weeks
Site location: Oceanside
Floating: OT may be required to report to other OT clinics for support, due to unit needs. Locations are San Diego (Rady Plaza) and Chula Vista; no mileage reimbursements as the travel will not be driving during the shift.

Job Summary:

• Independently evaluates the functional ability of patients through the administration, interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation and patient/family interview.
• Creates individualized treatment and educational plans and provides patient/family counseling and training.
• Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings.
• Consults with medical team and allied health professionals and documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan.

Qualifications

Must Have's:

• 3-5 years recent OT pediatric patient experience; patients are 0-18 yrs.
• Working experience and knowledge of sensory and feeding skills
• Able to manage baby/infant feeders, G‑tube weans, peds with swallowing difficulties
• Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy
• Current California license in OT
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA
• NO NEW GRADS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program
• Current California license in OT
• Eligible if new grad or licensed in another state.
• Current NBCOT certification
• Current BLS/CPR certification for Health Care Providers issued by the American Heart Association. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program if graduated prior to 2004.
• Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results‑oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• 5 years’ experience required. Board certification in advanced practice (SWC, HTC, PAM)
• Certified hand therapist (CHT)
• Pediatric experience

Additional Information

Shift: Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts- 8a or 7:30a