Occupational Therapist- Per Diem Outpatient / Inpatient Hand experience preferred

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Rehabilitation Services team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for evaluating patients and creating personalized treatment plans that promote recovery and enhance well-being. You will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care, while also providing education and support to patients and their families. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program required.
• Current CA Occupational Therapy License or eligibility letter needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish treatment goals.
• Implement treatment programs and assess their effectiveness.
• Provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates patients, interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
2. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
3. Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy.
4. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.
5. May delegate a portion of the treatment program to the appropriate supportive personnel.
6. Coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.
7. Provides advice and education to patient and family.
8. Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, the need for modifying goals and treatment.
9. Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy.
10. Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management.
11. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

1. N/A.

Education

1. Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelor's or master's degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

1. National Provider Identifier required at hire.
2. Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current CA Occupational Therapy License OR License eligibility letter prior to the first day of employment.
2. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. For outpatient experience in post-surgical and splint preferred.
2. HTC, CHT and PAMS preferred.

Notes:

1. Inpatient and outpatient coverage.