Occupational Therapist I

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services in a rehabilitation program serving physically disabled and emotionally ill patients at San Leandro. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians and a multi-disciplinary team.

The position is per diem with flexible day shifts in the San Leandro Hospital OT Rehab unit. The incumbent may supervise OT students and aides and participate in conferences to coordinate patient care.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, certification or Master's Degree from an approved school of occupational therapy.
• Current Licensure with the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist.
• BLS and CPI training as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Attends staff conferences and training sessions.
• Discusses patient progress with physicians and other disciplines and keeps treatment records.
• conducts evaluations to assess physical/psychosocial dysfunction and determine care plans.
• Plans and sometimes supervises OT student therapists and aides.
• Implements treatment programs using therapeutic exercises and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Reviews referrals to note diagnoses, cautions, and desired results.

Skills

BLS Certification

CPI Training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

OT Certification or Master's Degree

California OT License

Job description

Under direction, provides occupational therapy services in a rehabilitation program for the physically disabled and emotionally ill persons in the Alameda Health System facilities. Assists in the development of special techniques and equipment. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Attends and participates in staff conferences and training sessions.
• Attends rehabilitation conferences and discusses the status and progress of rehabilitation patients with physicians and personnel of other disciplines involved, such as physical therapy, nursing, and psychology; keeps records and makes reports of treatment, progress and psychological attitude of patients; coordinates activity with other services involved in patient care.
• Confers with supervisor regarding problems and progress in assigned cases.
• Interviews the patient and administers the appropriate tests and/or evaluations to assess physical and/or psycho-social dysfunction. These evaluations may include but are not limited to: range of motion, muscle testing, sensory integration, perceptual abilities, coordination, activities of daily living, pre-vocational, home evaluation, equipment needs, feeding and pre-feeding evaluations, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• May instruct and supervise student occupational therapists assigned for training, C.O.T.A.'s and Occupational Therapy Aides assigned to assist in the program.
• Plans an appropriate treatment program utilizing selected methods to achieve the desired treatment objectives and goals for patient rehabilitation. These methods may include but are not limited to: therapeutic exercises and functional activities to promote muscle return, sensory re-education, muscle facilitation, perceptual-motor integration, activities of daily living and transfer training, prosthetic training of the upper extremity, orthotic and adaptive equipment fabrication, and community re-orientation.
• Reviews referrals by physician to note diagnoses, cautions, treatment ordered and results desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, certification or Master's Degree from an approved school of occupational therapy.

Minimum Experience: Entry-level position; prior experience in an intern or sub-professional capacity preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensure with the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist.

Pay:

$73.51/ Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

San Leandro Hospital
SLH Occupational Therapy Rehab
Services As Needed / Per Diem
Day
Allied Health
FTE: 0.01