Senior Occupational Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Roseville, California is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide licensed OT services and to supervise and mentor staff. The role includes clinical instruction, staff training, and collaboration on performance improvement projects.

The position requires California OT licensure and at least two years of experience. The candidate will participate in program development and ensure quality patient care within the Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (Bachelors, Master, or Doctoral).
• California OT license required at hire and Basic Life Support.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under supervision.
• Deliver department in-service presentations as requested by management.
• Serve as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assist in orientation and training of employees.
• Provide consultation to staff and mentor colleagues as needed.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to new clinical practice models.
• Participate in performance improvement projects or committees as requested.
• Monitor the work of contract therapists and patient care in Kaiser facilities.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentor staff

Consultation

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Master/Doctoral)

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Occupational Therapists job summary and responsibilities.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club presentation, and or regular in-service presentation).
• Serves as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• Provides consultation to staff.
• May act as a mentor for staff.
• May provide input into the clinical competency of staff.
• Identifies process Improvement opportunities.
• May assist in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of COTAs and Rehab Aides.
• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign trained equivalent

License, Certification, Registration

• Occupational Therapist License (California) required at hire
• Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Senior Occupational Therapist

LOCATION: Roseville, California

REQNUMBER: 1453726

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.