Occupational Therapist I - Occupational Therapy (Outpatient Location)

About the position

Independently evaluates the functional ability of patients through the administration, interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interview. Creates individualized treatment and educational plans and provides patient/family counseling and training. Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings. Consults with medical team and allied health professionals and documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan. Proficiency in the care of patients with feeding and/or swallowing impairments is often needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the functional ability of patients through standardized tests and clinical observation.
• Create individualized treatment and educational plans.
• Provide patient/family counseling and training.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to maximize patient functional potential.
• Consult with medical team and allied health professionals.
• Document clinical findings for intervention plans.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS for Health Providers (AHA).
• Current California license in OT or eligible if new grad or licensed in another state.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to work independently and use critical thinking skills.
• Valid California driver's license and auto insurance required, when applicable.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program in lieu of Master's degree, if graduated prior to 2004.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate Degree (non MD).
• 1 Year of Experience.
• Pediatric Experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Specialty certification in OT advanced practice.