Occupational Therapist - PD

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide OT interventions under supervision, focusing on patient-centered care and family education. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, documenting progress, and coordinating with CCS for continued therapy after discharge.

The role requires CA OT license or eligibility and BLS certification, with duties including supervising therapy students and occasionally serving as Charge Therapist to maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• CA OT license or eligibility required.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider status per AHA standards.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan evidence-based OT interventions.
• Administer Care Plans aligned with physician, patient and family goals.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, progress and prognosis.
• Complete documentation of treatments and outcomes.
• Coordinate with CCS case manager for continued therapy post-discharge.
• May supervise and orient therapy students and assistants.
• Act as Charge Therapist as assigned and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Care planning

Assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Family education

Team coordination

Education

CA OT license/eligibility

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Department:Physical TherapyWorks under the supervision of Occupational Therapy Supervisor and Director of Rehabilitation Services. Provides Occupational Therapy interventions to patients per referral, including assessment, care, planning, educating patients and families regarding treatment plans, progress and prognosis, scheduling, recording treatment information, and issuing appropriate adaptive equipment. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.Assesses patients, plans and administers Care Plan compatible with physician, patient and family goals.Provides high quality and safe patient care.Completes all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible.Maintains a cost-effective treatment plan.Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.Instructs and evaluates performance of therapy students and therapy assistant students during clinical affiliations.Regularly assumes duties of Charge Therapist.Provides the highest degree of courtesy possible to all employees, patients and associates of the hospital.Adheres to establish Hospital safety standards.Ensures that department objectives are met.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Administers to children, an Occupation Therapy Care Plan compatible with physician, patient and family goals, including assessment and intervention in the areas of fine motor skills, self-help skills, development, durable medical equipment, and other areas specific to occupational therapy. Coordinates with a CCS Case Manager for referral to a CCS panel provider or CCS Medical Therapy Unit for the patient who may continue to require occupational therapy services after hospital discharge.Performs other duties as assigned.Education: California Occupational Therapy License or eligibility.Licensure: California Occupational Therapy license or eligibility. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.Experience: None.The hourly rate for this position is $62.14 - $68.83. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.Job Specifications: Union: NUHW Work Shift: Variable FTE: 0.0 Scheduled Hours: 0If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!