Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide patient rehab under supervision of Rehabilitation Services. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients to restore function.

The ideal candidate will hold an OT license in California, BLS, and an NPI, with a degree from an accredited OT program, and be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. This role involves collaboration with the Rehab Services team and adherence to Kaiser Permanente

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent by date of hire.
• California Occupational Therapist License required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, interprets findings to determine dysfunction and establish goals.
• Implements treatment program via direct therapy and may supervise aides; coordinates with care team.
• Assesses progress and discharges when maximum benefit achieved; documents management accurately.
• Participates in ongoing compensation reviews and possible changes in status as per Kaiser Permanente policies.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the occupational therapy of patients under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Services.

UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients, interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy.
• Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient. May delegate a portion of the treatment program to the appropriate supportive personnel. Coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family.
• Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, the need for modifying goals and treatment. Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent by date of hire.

License, Certification, Registration

• Occupational Therapist License (California) required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A