Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence through trauma-/ disease-based treatment plans and comprehensive evaluations. You will work with diverse patient groups, document treatment progress, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality care.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, patient and family education, and active participation in department training and equipment

Qualifications

• California OT License
• AHA (BLS-CPR)
• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Evaluates inpatients within 24 hours of physician referral and outpatient evaluations within 30 days.
• Develops effective treatment plans and obtains approval from referring physician.
• Explains treatment objectives to patients and families as appropriate.
• Communicates progress and plans with the department manager and health team members.
• Participates in in-service training for the department and other health team members.
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy; records charges accurately.
• Collaborates with case management to secure durable equipment to aid functional recovery.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

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.

• Evaluates inpatients within 24 hours of physician referral, observing departmental hours of operation. Outpatient evaluation must be within 30 days from date of physician referral.
• Develops effective treatment plans & obtains necessary approval for services from referring physician.
• Explains treatment objectives and methods to patients & as appropriate, their families.
• Communicates with department manager & other health team members as appropriate regarding patient progress, problems, status & plans.
• Involved in in-service training for department & other health team members.
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes & discharge summaries per policy & procedure. Also records treatment charges accurately per policy & procedure.
• Actively participates with case manager to secure necessary durable equipment for patients to facilitate their functional recovery.

Job Requirements

Required

• California OT License
• AHA (BLS-CPR)
• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

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