OT Assist SRN- Per Diem- San Diego County

Sharp; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare invites applications for a Per Diem OT Assistant in San Diego County. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, you will assist patients with functional mobility impairments resulting from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or cardiopulmonary conditions.

The role requires California OT Assistant licensure and BLS certification, with preferred associates degree in a COTA program. This position emphasizes patient care, documentation, and collaboration within the therapy

Qualifications

• AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification is required.
• California Board of Occupational Therapy licensure as OT Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in CQI and staff meetings; provides department representation.
• Documents in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.
• Maintains department cleanliness and safety; supports equipment ordering.
• Assists in quality improvement programs and education/training.
• Implements patient care under supervision of the therapist and documents responses.

Skills

AHA BLS Healthcare Professional

CA Occupational Therapy Assistant lic

Education

Associate's Degree in a COTA program

Job description

## OT Assist SRN- Per Diem- San Diego CountyApplylocations: San Diego, CAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR208888**Hours** **Shift Start Time:**Variable**Shift End Time:**Variable**AWS Hours Requirement:**8/40 - 8 Hour Shift**Additional Shift Information:****Weekend Requirements:**As Needed**On-Call Required:**No**Flat Hourly Rate of Pay:**$0.000 **What You Will Do** Under the direction of a occupational therapist, provides occupational therapy care to patients with impaired functional mobility as a result of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and/or cardiopulmonary involvement or injury. **Required Qualifications*** AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED* California Occupational Therapy Assistant - CA Board of Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED **Preferred Qualifications*** Associate's Degree In a COTA program.* 3 Years Experience in all aspects of this discipline. **Essential Functions** * Department development Participates in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart review. Participates in committees and system wide activities when requested as departmental representative. Present discipline specific resource information to patients and families.* Documentation Documentation is completed in a timely, complete, legible, concise and accurate manner. Documentation follows Sharp HealthCare guidelines, professional guidelines, and meets third-party payor and regulatory requirements. Maintains records pertinent to departmental operations. Completes all documentation elements as appropriate (Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education record, billing, and others).* Operational efficiency Communicates patient care and departmental issues. Accepts changes and demonstrates flexibility when asked regarding work schedules and assignments. Completes additional assignments in a timely manner. Offers suggestions for resolving operational issues within the department. Maintains departmental cleanliness and safety. Uses time effectively. As requested, assists in the ordering of all necessary equipment and supplies, submits all requisitions to the therapist, and consistently demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude in the ordering and usage of materials. Assists in continuous Quality Improvement Program. Provides supervision and clinical direction to other assistants in the department if needed. Has responsibility for one major departmental project. Is consulted as a representative of his/her profession. Shares ideas therapeutic principles. Provides in-service/education program or training. Participates in student program.* Patient care Implements treatment following treatment following treatment plan reporting subjective/objective patient response. Reports patient pain that interferes with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; and implements intervention. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Participates in utilizing a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and reports effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of modalities, equipment and therapeutic procedures. Implements patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed. Implement(s) plan with sensitivity to the comprehensive, age/culturally appropriate issues using patient care interventions with patient and family. Recognizes need for additional assessment by primary therapist. Under the direction of the therapist appropriately implements modified treatment plans adapting, within the capabilities of the patient in order to achieve the highest level of functioning. As directed by the therapist, assists in determination of and provides to patient available community resources in order to make appropriate referrals for service in areas of specific patient needs. Provides community resources and liaison contact with community agencies in order to make appropriate referrals for service in areas of specific patient needs. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Knowledge of occupational therapy treatment methods.* Ability to keep neat, accurate, concise records. Ability to document patient care and progress efficiently in the electronic health record.* Effective professional communication skills.* Actively involved in professional development.* Ability to direct work of aides and/or student interns. 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 classSharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery.Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care.At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.