Occupational Therapist II, Inpatient Acute

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

5d•$59 - $82

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist II assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to help people with disabilities or developmental delays build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills and general independence. The role builds confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. The therapist follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and deliver optimal patient care. The position also provides clinical supervision to assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as part of their work, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
Occupational Therapist (OT) certification or Occupational Limited Permit (OLP).
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in a demanding environment, organize multiple priorities, and complete duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency and competencies.
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, teamwork and collaboration, customer service, and community relations skills.
Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs.
Help patients build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills and general independence.
Monitor and care for patients, communicating effectively with patients, families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
Provide clinical supervision to assistants and aides.
Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.