Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and daily living skills. You will assess inpatients within 24 hours of referral and plan therapy with physician approval to support recovery.

The role requires California OT licensure and AHA BLS-CPR certification, along with graduation from an accredited OT program. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a community-focused hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

California OT License

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.

• 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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Pay Range

$63.07 - $74.97 /hour