Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Plumas District Hospital; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO accrual

CE reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support inpatient, swing bed, outpatient, and skilled nursing services in Quincy and Greenville, CA. The role emphasizes professional judgment, patient management, and program development.

The position may require travel between offices; offers a per diem, non-benefited pay scale with shifts and holiday pay. A CA OT license and BLS certification are required, with 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current California Occupational Therapist License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and select evaluation procedures to identify functional abilities and disabilities.
• Provide OT evaluation and treatment across inpatient, swing bed, outpatient, and skilled nursing departments as needed.
• Collaborate with COTA and supervise as required; participate in PI/QA programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Report writing

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in OT

CA OT license

BLS Certification

Tools

None specified

Job description

The Occupational Therapist will have a great deal of flexibility in applying individual professional judgment, discretion, and skill in patient management and program development. The Occupational Therapist will review physician’s referrals for Occupational Therapy services and utilize information obtained from patient's records relative to their medical history, social emotional disorders, and prognosis in order to select appropriate evaluation procedures for identifying patient's functional abilities/disabilitie

• You may be requested to travel between the two offices situated in Quincy, CA, and Greenville, CA.

Compensation For Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay Scale

• Base Rate $70.11-$99.96 per hour
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay.
• Per Diem, non-benefited
• You will be employed in our inpatient, swing bed, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility departments. You may be requested to provide assistance across any of these departments as needed.

Education

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited education institution.
• Current California Occupational Therapist License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.

Experience

• Two to three (2-3) years’ experience in an acute care hospital, rehabilitation center and outpatient setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent analytical and logical thinking.
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level.
• Ability to use a computer and software proficiently.
• Drive to continually learn new treatment techniques.
• Completion of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-accredited residency program.
• Provision of assessment and evidence-based treatments.
• Skill in the wide range of basic evaluation instruments.
• Ability to modify and/or adapt treatment techniques to improve outcomes.
• Participation in PI/QA programs.
• Participation in departmental meetings.
• Supervision of COTA aid, as needed

Benefits For Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring
  • A 3% employer contribution
  • An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
  • Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https//www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!