Inpatient Rehab OT I- Per Diem - Rehab Center

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 departmental operations and performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. The role includes evaluating and treating patients in a cost-effective and appropriate manner based on diagnosis, age, and culture; assessing and addressing pain that interferes with function or treatment participation; and reassessing patients according to policy. The therapist communicates significant changes or abnormal findings, contributes to interdisciplinary care planning, and helps coordinate patient care and discharge planning. The therapist also completes accurate and timely documentation, supports departmental initiatives and operations, maintains a safe and clean environment, meets productivity and regulatory requirements, and participates in team meetings, chart reviews, rounds, and conferences as required. CCS paneling is required within six months of hire for therapists functioning in a CCS-designated NICU.

Requirements

California Occupational Therapist license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
For therapists functioning in a CCS-designated NICU, CCS paneling is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer occupational therapy treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.
Help patients achieve their maximum performance and functioning within the limits of their capabilities.
Evaluate and treat patients appropriately based on their diagnosis, age, and culture.
Assess pain that interferes with function or participation in treatment, provide interventions, and reassess patients according to policy.
Evaluate patient outcomes and care effectiveness, and report significant changes or abnormal findings to management or a physician.
Communicate patient-care and departmental issues and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address patient needs.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family education as appropriate.
Use modalities, equipment, and therapeutic procedures safely and demonstrate knowledge of their application.
Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and comply with hospital policy.
Participate in weekly team meetings, discharge meetings, interdisciplinary rounds, staffing, and patient conferences as required.
Develop discharge plans and goals that support patient well-being during and after services; coordinate referrals and transitions of therapy needs as applicable.
Complete timely, accurate, legible, concise, and complete documentation that meets organizational, professional, payer, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain records pertinent to departmental operations and complete documentation elements such as plans of care, education records, billing, and discharge plans as appropriate.
Participate in departmental goals, initiatives, continuous quality improvement, staff meetings, chart review, committees, and system-wide activities when requested.
Communicate operational issues, suggest solutions, complete assignments and regulatory requirements, and meet department productivity standards.
Adapt to changes in work schedules and assignments, set priorities, and respond to unscheduled situations.
Provide unit-specific information to students, float staff, and registry personnel.
Maintain departmental cleanliness and safety.
For CCS-paneled therapists, recommend appropriate outpatient services and, with a physician order, assist with referrals to CCS Medical Therapy Units or other treatment facilities.