Occupational Therapist TC- Per Diem - Vista

Sharp HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver individualized evaluations, plans and therapies across inpatient and outpatient settings, aligned with state practice acts. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional conduct and ongoing education.

The position requires weekend commitments, accurate documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and family education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional school or university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Competent in provision of Occupational Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS) REQUIRED
• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education across care settings.
• Adhere to professional standards and maintain productivity, including weekend/holiday requirements.
• Enter data accurately in the EHR and participate on interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide mentorship as requested and support organizational policies.

Skills

AHA BLS Healthcare

OTR

Inpatient care

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved OT program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

4:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Two 8-hour weekend shifts per month

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$62.040 - $62.040 - $68.230

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.

What You Will Do

Provides individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to meet each patient’s needs based on medical necessity and clinical indication in accordance with the Occupational Therapy California State Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations. Maintains productivity, weekend and holiday requirements as specified. Ongoing professional development and continuing education to promote clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Other Graduate of an approved professional school or graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Competent in provision of Occupational Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year experience as an Occupational Therapist

Other Qualification Requirements

• CCS Paneled Provider for NICU. - REQUIRED NBCOT certification. - PREFERRED Advance Practice Certification in ‘Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation or Intervention’ and CNT or CNT eligible. - PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
  Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
  Accurately perform individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to patients and families/caregivers.
  Provide care in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings based on patient care and business needs.
  Meet weekend and holiday requirements based on FTE status.
  Independently assess all areas relevant to patient function, utilize sound clinical decision-making skills, develop a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
  Accurately enters data in Tri-City Medical Center’s Electronic Health Record System.
  Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
  Provide mentorship as requested (voluntary).
  Follows organization’s rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards while carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Tri-City Health District.
  Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong Customer Service skills.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class