Occupational Therapist: Clinical Leader & Mentor

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy services to patients under the direction of the Director, Assistant Director, or Clinical Supervisor. You will deliver care that complies with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and health plan policies.

Responsibilities include documenting services accurately, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and referring patients to other providers when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree and OT certification.
• California OT license required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Direct Patient Care Consistent with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, licensing bodies, and Kaiser Permanente HealthPlan.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of services per State and Federal requirements and relevant policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, patient care rounds, and case management conferences as requested by management.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical providers when care is outside scope of practice.
• Instruct patient education classes and/or groups as requested by management.
• Provide department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club).
• Serve as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Provide consultation to staff.
• Mentor staff.
• Assist in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• Be involved in clinical competency of Certified OT Assistants and Rehab Aides.
• Monitor work of contract therapists and patient care in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy services to patients under the direction of the Director, Assistant Director, or Clinical Supervisor. You will deliver care that complies with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and health plan policies.

Responsibilities include documenting services accurately, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and referring patients to other providers when appropriate.