Occupational Therapist I Acute/SNF - Full-time- Chula Vista

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physician-prescribed occupational therapy treatments. The role helps patients achieve their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. It also contributes to department operations and performance improvement, including continuous quality improvement activities. The therapist provides patient care appropriate to each patient's diagnosis, age, and culture; assesses pain and treatment needs; evaluates outcomes; and communicates significant changes or concerns. The position includes timely and accurate documentation, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, participation in department and hospital activities, and development of treatment and discharge plans. Therapists working in a CCS-designated NICU are subject to additional CCS paneling requirements.

Requirements

Current California Occupational Therapist license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification from the American Heart Association.
For therapists functioning in a CCS-designated NICU, CCS paneling is required within six months of hire; CCS-paneled staff review and supervise non-paneled personnel as required by licensure and CCS guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an approved occupational therapy school, or graduation from 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 prescribed by a licensed physician.
Help patients reach their maximum performance and functional level while adapting to the limits of their capabilities.
Participate in departmental goals, initiatives, clinical and operational projects, CQI activities, staff meetings, chart reviews, committees, and system-wide activities when requested.
Complete timely, complete, legible, concise, and accurate documentation in accordance with Sharp HealthCare, professional, payer, and regulatory requirements; maintain records and complete applicable care-plan, education, billing, and discharge documentation.
Communicate patient-care and departmental issues; adapt to schedule and assignment changes; complete additional assignments; suggest operational improvements; and provide unit-specific information to students, float staff, and travelers or registry personnel.
Maintain departmental cleanliness and safety, prioritize work, use time effectively, meet productivity standards, and complete regulatory requirements.
Evaluate and treat patients within the appropriate scope of care, taking diagnosis, age, and culture into account; assess and address pain that interferes with function or treatment participation.
Perform and reassess patient evaluations as required by policy, evaluate outcomes and effectiveness of care, and report significant changes or abnormal findings to management or a physician.
Use interdisciplinary conferences and collaboration to communicate patient-related issues and coordinate comprehensive care.
Provide care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate their effectiveness, and include family members when appropriate.
Demonstrate knowledge and safe use of treatment modalities, equipment, and therapeutic procedures; coordinate and direct care in accordance with patient needs and hospital policy.
Complete a development plan and maintain satisfactory performance; participate in weekly team and discharge meetings, interdisciplinary rounds, staffing, and patient conferences as required.
Develop discharge plans and goals that support patient well-being during and after service; collaborate with case managers on therapy referrals and transitions for infants discharged to local CCS Medical Therapy Programs or Units.
If working in the NICU, participate in weekly interdisciplinary rounds.
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.