Occupational Therapist II

Sutter Health; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yes

Job summary

Sutter Health in New Mexico is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and participate in home health rehabilitation programs designed to build independence and daily living skills. You will ensure compliant care, supervise aides, and serve as a clinical instructor for students while coordinating with families and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities include applying professional standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining patient privacy, and delivering timely,

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to build independence and daily living skills.
• Provide supervision of assistants and serve as clinical instructor for students.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay

Position Overview:

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• OT-Occupational Therapist
• OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Department: Home Health - DL-Valid Drivers License
• Department: Home Health - INS-Auto Insurance

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work in a demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities, and complete work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills, as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service, and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $54.87 to $74.36 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.