SMMC Acute (Adult) OT I - Full-time

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer therapy modalities prescribed by a physician. You will assist patients to reach maximal functioning within their abilities while engaging in CQI activities and department initiatives.

The role requires CA OT licensure and AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification. CCS paneling may be required for NICU staff, with paneling to be completed within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• CA Occupational Therapist license is REQUIRED.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification is REQUIRED.
• CCS paneling may be required for NICU staff and must be achieved within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Assist patients in reaching maximum performance and level of functioning within their capabilities.
• Participate in department CQI activities, staff meetings and chart reviews; contribute to system‑wide initiatives.

Skills

OT license (CA)

BLS

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: 7:30 AM Shift End Time: 6 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Wednesday- Saturday Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $47.600 - $61.430 - $68.810 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in CQI activities.

Required Qualifications

California Occupational Therapist license - CA Board of Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

Other : Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Occupational Therapy. Experience in all aspects of occupational therapy.

Other Qualification Requirements

CCS Paneling is required for Therapists functioning in a CCS-designated NICU. Paneling is required within 6 months of hire. CCS paneled staff will review and supervise services provided by non-paneled personnel as required by licensure and CCS guidelines in NICU.

Essential Functions

Department development

Actively participates in departmental goals and the advancement of department initiatives. Collaborates with leadership in clinical and operational projects. Participates in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart review. Participates in committees and system wide activities when requested as departmental representative.

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, discharge plan, 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. Provides unit specific information to students, floats, and travelers/registry personnel. Maintains departmental cleanliness and safety. Sets priorities and adjusts to unscheduled situations. Takes initiative in using time effectively. Completes all regulatory requirements. Meets productivity standards established by department leadership . Participates in UR/QA chart review and activities.

Patient care

Evaluates and treats patients within the scope of care in a manner that is cost-effective and appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, age and culture. Assesses patient pain that interferes with optimal level of function or participation in treatment; and provides intervention. Performs an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provides and reassesses as per policy. Evaluates patient outcomes and effectiveness of patient care measures, reporting to management or physician any significant changes and/or abnormal findings. Utilizes interdisciplinary team conference to communicate pertinent patient-related problems. When necessary, initiates discussion with other team members to provide more comprehensive care and/or to problem-solve. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of modalities, equipment and therapeutic procedures. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed. Completes development plan and performance is satisfactory. Participates in weekly team meetings and discharge meetings. Completes development of discharge plans and goals that provide for the continuation of the patient's well-being while on service and upon completion of service. Collaborates with Case Manager for referrals/transition of therapy needs with the local CCS Medical Therapy Program/Units for infants being discharged. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, staffing and/or patient conferences as required at the various levels of care. If functioning in NICU, therapist will participate in weekly interdisciplinary rounds. For CCS Paneled Therapists only: The therapist makes recommendations for appropriate outpatient services. With a physician order the therapist may assist with the referral to outpatient therapy for those patients going to CCS Medical Therapy Units or other facilities for treatment.

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 Sharp 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.