Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float

SRS Rancho Bernardo; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 72.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients with various disabilities and develop effective treatment plans.

You will deliver patient-centered care, document in compliance with HIPAA and payer requirements, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance the Sharp Experience with zero defects and zero harm. California license and BLS required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• California Occupational Therapist license required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Aufgaben

• Performs occupational therapy evaluations of patients with various disabilities and conditions.
• Plans and implements effective treatment programs.
• Documents in compliance with HIPAA and payer requirements; completes notes and billing daily.
• Coordinates care and promotes efficient clinic operations; ensures safety and quality of care.

Kenntnisse

Hand and upper extremity knowledge

Splinting techniques

Patient communication

AOTA/OTAC memberships preferred

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

California Occupational Therapist license

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Jobbeschreibung

Hours:

Variable

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Per Diem schedule; opportunity for up 40 hrs per week

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$52.360 - $67.570 - $75.690

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Performs occupational therapy evaluations of patients with various physical disabilities, conditions, injuries, etc. Designs and implements efficient and effective treatment plans. Develops and implements programs in support of the OT clinic's pursuit to provide the Sharp Experience with a commitment to zero defects and zero harm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• California Occupational Therapist license - CA Board of Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• experience in all aspects of Occupational Therapy

Essential Functions

• Patient Care and Operational Excellence

  Delivers efficient and effective patient care by combining clinical expertise with current evidence, best practices, and patient values.

  Ensures timely initiation of care and seamless follow-up appointments to adhere to the plan of care. Provides patients with clear pathways to access the required expertise and resources.

  Consistently monitors patients’ progress and progresses programs accordingly.

  Efficiently uses staffing and clinic resources by streamlining intra- and inter-departmental communication, minimizing waste, and ensuring the timely coordination of care.

  Minimize risks to patients by carefully considering co-morbidities, following safety protocols, and ensuring a safe treatment environment.

  Demonstrates flexibility by accepting assignment changes and work locations to help maintain efficient departmental operation.

  Efficiently fabricates custom static and dynamic splints, ensuring safety and positive outcomes. Adjusts fabrication according to protocols, physician prescriptions, and patient feedback.

  Meets department standards for patient access.

• Documentation

  Documentation follows all SHC policy and procedures for confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines. Documentation meets all third-party payer (Medicare, PPO, Work Comp and HMO) and regulatory requirements.

  Completes all notes and billing daily.

  Completes all tasks and documentation needs (i.e. utilization management, plan of care, medical necessity reviews) based on department and regulatory requirements.

• Professional and Departmental Development

  Identifies needs for self-development in patient care and departmental operations.

  Demonstrates initiative in seeking mentorship and peer consultation.

  Consistently attends, actively, and positively participates in clinic meetings, rehab department meetings, in-services, and programs related to job responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competency in the area of hand and upper extremity conditions, splinting techniques and the ability to establish effective rapport/communication with patients.
• AOTA and OTAC memberships preferred.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

California Occupational Therapist license - CA Board of Occupational Therapy; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Bachelor's Degree