Occupational Therapist - Acute Rehab & Team Care

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve daily living activities. You will assess diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations to support recovery.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you will document thoroughly and provide motivating care to a high volume of patients, using AIDET principles to communicate with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program with at least a BA/BS.
• Licensed as an OT in California (OT:CA) upon hire.
• BLS-CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop treatment plans for orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer recovery cases.
• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations, document thoroughly, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide motivating, patient-centered care and promote teamwork within the rehabilitation process.

Skills

AIDET communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

CA OT licensure

Job description

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve daily living activities. You will assess diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations to support recovery.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you will document thoroughly and provide motivating care to a high volume of patients, using AIDET principles to communicate with patients and families.