Occupational Therapist - PD

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist in the Physical Therapy department. The role involves supervising under the Occupational Therapy Supervisor and delivering interventions per referrals, including evaluation, treatment planning, and patient/family education.

The incumbent will participate in documentation, care coordination, and assisting with transitions to independence. Licensure in California or eligibility and current BLS/Healthcare Provider status are required.

Qualifications

• Requires California OT license or eligibility.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, plans and administers Care Plan aligned with physician, patient and family goals.
• Provides high quality and safe patient care.
• Completes all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.
• Assists in returning patient to the highest degree of independence.
• Maintains a cost-effective treatment plan.
• Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
• Instructs and evaluates therapy students during affiliations.
• Regularly assumes duties of Charge Therapist.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient care

Documentation

Education

California Occupational Therapy License or eligibility

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 Therapy

Works 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-helpskills, 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: 0