Occupational Therapist I (Fellow)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California invites applicants for three full-time 12-month, fixed term, clinical staff positions within the OT Department at Keck Medical Center of USC and Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will complete the AOTA approved Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship by engaging in didactic and clinical education, mentored service delivery and non-mentored service delivery. Under the supervision of a fellowship coordinator and faculty mentor, the fellow will provide occupational therapy clinical services across the enterprise. Major duties include patient evaluation and treatment planning for effective patient outcomes, patient care documentation, attendance at patient care related meetings, participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, maintenance of an appropriate level of productivity, participation in program development/quality improvement/scholarly activities, and tracking progress towards fellowship outcomes. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of current practice in the field of Occupational Therapy, effective verbal and written communication skills, and mature and sound judgment.

Requirements

Having graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE or graduated from an OT program approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
Masters or doctoral degree in occupational therapy
Licensed in state or jurisdiction of the fellowship program
Current BCLS CPR certification and knowledge of emergency first aid procedures
Minimum eligibility requirements: Having graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE or graduated from an OT program approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT); Masters or doctoral degree in occupational therapy Licensed in state or jurisdiction of the fellowship program Current BCLS CPR certification and knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Registered Occupational Therapist with background in related field.
Current BCLS CPR certification and knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates clinical practice or academic learning experiences in adult inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation setting, including hand therapy, critical care, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, transplant, and medical/surgical populations.

Responsibilities

Assesses and evaluates patient's condition.
Plans, coordinates and implements appropriate occupational therapy program.
Monitors progress and reviews with other medical personnel.
Records data, schedules appointments, charts progress, maintains files.
Supervises and directs activities of student workers and/or volunteers, as required.
Utilizes and maintains equipment safely and effectively.
Documents patient treatment and progress in accordance with third party payor guidelines.
Consults with physicians regarding evaluation, treatment and progress of patients and makes recommendations for physician follow-up care.
Participates in planning and delivery of instructional material to staff, other allied health personnel and general public.
Aids in administration and organization of all occupational therapy department activities and responsibilities as requested.
Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Participates in quality assurance program and continuously evaluates services to ensure highest standards of patient care are maintained.
Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.