Occupational Therapist (Per Diem, Day)

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and conduct segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions within an interdisciplinary team.

Required: Master’s degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, state OT licensure, and CPR/BLS certification. Preferred: two years of OT experience; strong documentation and discharge planning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) required (license date condition applies).
• State licensure in Occupational Therapy required.
• CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor required.

Responsabilités

• Completes evaluations to guide treatment plans and set patient-specific goals.
• Provides therapy interventions using established protocols and discharge planning.
• Maintains comprehensive clinical documentation within deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants and performs other duties as needed.

Connaissances

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical evaluation

Clinical documentation

Formation

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Description du poste

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007; or foreign equivalent.
• Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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