Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Fresno (CA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care under supervision and to document services in compliance with state and federal requirements. The role involves participation in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case management conferences, with opportunities to lead patient education and staff training.

The position requires graduation from an accredited OT program and California OT licensure, plus BLS and National Provider Identifier

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited OT program and hold active OT license in California.
• Certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent is required at hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care in line with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Kaiser Permanente policies.
• Document services accurately and timely per state and federal requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case management conferences.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical providers when care is outside of scope.
• May lead patient education classes or groups as requested by management.
• May conduct department in-services or journal club presentations as requested by management.
• May serve as a clinical instructor or mentor for staff.

Formation

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

Description du poste

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