Occupational Therapist, Inpatient, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, California is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Inpatient, Per Diem) to provide occupational therapy services under supervision. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and potential teaching and mentoring responsibilities.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited OT program, California OT license, and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT required with California license
• BS/MS/OTD in OT from accredited program
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under supervision.
• Document services per state and federal requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences.
• Refer patients to appropriate providers when outside scope.
• Provide patient education classes as requested.
• In-service education and journal club presentations as needed.
• Serve as clinical instructor as requested.
• Provide staff consultation and mentoring.
• Assist in orientation and staff training.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver Direct Patient Care Consistent with the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, licensing bodies, and Kaiser Permanente HealthPlan.

• Provides accurate and timely documentation of services provided per State and Federal requirements and relevant medical group and health plan policies and guidelines.

• Participates in multidisciplinary clinics, patient care rounds, and case management conferences as requested by management.

• Refers patient to appropriate medical providers when care is outside of scope of practice.

• May instruct patient education classes and/or groups as requested by management.

• May provide department in-service as requested by management e.g., journal club presentation, regular in-service presentation.

• May serve as a clinical instructor as requested by management.

• May provide consultation to staff.

• May act as a mentor for staff.

• May assist in orientation and training of employees as needed.

• May participate in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.

• May be involved in the clinical competency of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides.

• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.

• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign trained equivalent

License, Certification, Registration

• Occupational Therapist License (California) required at hire

• Basic Life Support

• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Occupational Therapist, Inpatient, Per Diem

LOCATION: Santa Rosa, California

REQNUMBER: 1455482

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.