Occupational Therapist

                                                                     Occupational therapist 

Role summary 

Our client is seeking an occupational therapist to join their team. The occupational therapist will work under the supervision of the rehabilitation services supervisor and director, by their evaluation findings and physician’s referral. Implements individual-specific treatment programs following occupational therapy principles and practices 

Primary job duties  

• Provides occupational therapy services, inpatient, and outpatient during assigned shift while in hours of operation. Assigned rotating shifts of weekend and holiday coverage 

• Evaluates patient at physician’s request to develop specific treatment and goals. Administers procedures specific to the clients learning need and age. Plans a proper discharge using proper techniques  

• Acts as case manager for assigned patients. Develops and keeps correct/current patient records by departmental policies 

• Reevaluates patients' treatment on a consistent basis with physician’s approval when necessary. Provides patient/family/caregiver with age specific instructions for therapy and home program. Provides added instruction as needed 

• Instructs patient/family/caregiver on proper usage of assistive equipment. Communicates with facility team members, family, physicians and third-party payers on patient progression and/or program changes as appropriate  

• Attends inter/intradepartmental services and meetings as needed  

• Participation in program development (long and short term), committees, student intern/volunteer program when asked. Provides supervision to the occupational therapists' assistant 

• Maintains clean, safe and orderly treatment areas and equipment. Reports any concerns and questions about workplace safety to supervisor 

• Build and keep effective communication with physicians, patients and all hospital personnel 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Skills & Qualifications 

• Minimum bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or equivalent 

• Licensure: Current California Occupational Therapy license is needed 

• NBCOT Certification is needed. CHT, Physical Agent Modalities (PAM), advanced practitioner certification, or advanced practitioner certification in Hands preferred 

• Occupational Therapy license applicants may be considered  

• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification