Occupational Therapist (Full Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Wasco, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and conduct treatment programs that restore physical, social and mental functions while meeting department objectives. You will serve as co‑leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

The role requires a Master’s degree or OTD with state licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and preferably two years of OT experience. You will complete evaluations, create individualized care plans, document thoroughly, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) required; license obtained after Jan 2007 or foreign equivalent
• Two years’ occupational therapy experience preferred
• Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice required
• CPR/BLS certification required
• BLS certification required as per AH policy

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations to establish individualized treatment plans and uses clinical techniques.
• Provides therapy interventions and ensures care/discharge plans are communicated to the team.
• Completes comprehensive clinical documentation within deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Job description

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co‑leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007; or foreign equivalent.
• Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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