Occupational Therapist II: Acute Rehab Therapy

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist II assesses patients’ occupational therapy needs and establishes and implements occupation-based treatment programs and goals. The role uses everyday activities therapeutically to develop, regain, or improve skills for daily living at home, in the community, at work, at school, and in other settings. The therapist reviews physician referrals and patient medical records; administers evidence-based examinations and screening tests; evaluates functional, cognitive, visual, and perceptual abilities; and analyzes results to determine a plan of care, including interventions, goals, therapy intensity and duration, and discharge recommendations. The therapist educates patients and caregivers about activities, equipment, home exercises, and activity. They conduct regular re-examinations, measure outcomes, seek feedback from patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary medical team, and adjust treatment programs as patient needs change. The role oversees the clinical work of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, manages multiple patients, and completes accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. The Occupational Therapist II also supports staff education and orientation, serves as a fieldwork educator for students and interns, teaches in established classes or programs, participates in educational events in the clinic and community, completes specified clinical education coursework meeting California Board of Occupational Therapy guidelines, and provides staff in-services. The position may require travel to a patient’s home for a home evaluation.

Requirements

At least 18 months of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment.
Experience with a range of diagnoses, including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.
Complete mandatory stroke-specific education requirements for certification.
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.
Current BLS certification.
For the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, demonstrate competency in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Review physician referrals and patient medical records to assess occupational therapy needs.
Administer evidence-based examinations and screening tests to identify impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, and performance level.
Evaluate patients’ functional, cognitive, visual, and perceptual abilities.
Analyze evaluation results and develop a plan of care, including interventions, goals, expected therapy intensity and duration, and discharge recommendations.
Implement occupation-based treatment programs to develop, regain, or improve daily living skills.
Educate patients and caregivers about activities, equipment, home exercises, and activity.
Conduct regular re-examinations, measure outcomes, and seek feedback from patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary medical team.
Modify treatment programs to address changing patient needs.
Oversee the clinical work of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
Manage multiple patients concurrently.
Provide services and documentation accurately and on time, in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participate in continuing education and incorporate relevant information into practice.
Assist with educating and orienting new staff.
Serve as a fieldwork educator for students and interns and teach in established classes or programs.
Participate in educational events in the clinic and community, complete specified clinical education coursework, and provide staff in-services.
Perform other duties as assigned.