Outpatient Senior Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxnard seeks an Outpatient Senior Occupational Therapist. This role involves evaluating patients, developing care plans, and providing treatments to enhance mobility and strength. Join a collaborative team dedicated to patient care and support.

Benefits

Referral Bonus of $3,000

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years clinical experience in specialty areas.
• Current California Occupational Therapy license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend care plans.
• Provide therapy treatments to improve mobility and strength.
• Document evaluations and treatment plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

California Occupational Therapy License

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Outpatient Senior Occupational Therapist

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This position involves collaborating with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, and others to evaluate patients, develop care plans, provide treatments focusing on increasing range of motion, strength, and balance, recommend and customize adaptive equipment, perform re-evaluations, and document all activities. You will also support team members, motivate patients, and participate in departmental programs. A $3,000 referral bonus is available for eligible new hires.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide therapy treatments to improve mobility, strength, and balance.
• Recommend and customize adaptive equipment.
• Conduct re-evaluation assessments and update treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and plan changes.
• Support colleagues and seek help when needed; assist with tasks, mentoring, or obtaining certifications.
• Maintain a positive attitude to motivate patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, with extensive training in a specialty area such as neuro rehab, orthopedics, pediatrics, hand rehab, pain management, or work hardening.
• Current California Occupational Therapy license.
• AHA BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with staff, physicians, and patients.
• Leadership, teaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with department practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to participate actively in hospital programs and work independently or as part of a team.
• Mentoring and coaching abilities, flexibility with caseload, and community service promotion.

Overview

St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA, is recognized as a Top 250 Hospital nationally and for cardiac care by Healthgrades. Part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division, it offers comprehensive outpatient services and is supported by a philanthropic foundation. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

Pay Range

$49.20 - $71.34 per hour