OT II – Dysphagia & Rehab Expert

CommonSpirit Health; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for St. John’s Hospital Camarillo. The role emphasizes assessment of swallowing and functional deficits, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing professional development.

The position requires CA licensure as an Occupational Therapist and CPR/BLS certification, with a focus on patient safety and quality care within a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Identified and reported patient abuse and neglect.
• Proficient in assessing functional deficits via records, observation, and patient/family input.
• Interprets physician orders and plans treatment.
• Maintains and updates professional skills with CE and monthly inservices.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports patient abuse and neglect i.e. physical assault, domestic abuse and neglect of elders and children.
• Conducts annual performance reviews as assigned by Therapy Manager/Supervisor and works to assist other speech therapists in improving job performance.
• Accurately identifies patient's functional deficits/dysfunction through review of the medical record, observation, and assessments.
• Identifies signs of dysphagia and swallowing deficits and interprets physician orders.
• Communicates with the healthcare team to coordinate goals, progress, and rehab potential.
• Maintains current skills by attending continuing education courses and department inservices.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

California Occupational Therapist license

CPR (BLS)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for St. John’s Hospital Camarillo. The role emphasizes assessment of swallowing and functional deficits, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing professional development.

The position requires CA licensure as an Occupational Therapist and CPR/BLS certification, with a focus on patient safety and quality care within a busy hospital setting.