Occupational Therapist II - NBMC (Part Time, Day)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation•Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Occupational Therapist II evaluates patients in accordance with physician referrals, plans and implements individualized treatment programs based on occupational therapy principles and practices, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team. The position provides services in inpatient settings during an assigned shift within department operating hours and includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage. The therapist acts as a case manager for assigned patients, maintains accurate and current patient records, regularly reevaluates and revises treatment plans, and plans for discharge. The role also provides age-appropriate instruction to patients and caregivers, including guidance on therapy procedures, home programs, and assistive or adaptive equipment. It communicates patient progress and program changes to rehabilitation team members, families, physicians, and third-party payers. Additional duties include participating in meetings, in-services, and program development; supporting student intern and volunteer programs; supervising occupational therapist assistants; maintaining safe and orderly treatment areas and equipment; and contributing to professional development. For work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, medical-record notes must be co-signed by a CCS-paneled occupational therapist.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current California Occupational Therapy license.
NBCOT Certification.
Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification.
At least one year of professional experience; acute hospital experience is preferred.
Good basic clinical skills in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment.
Maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing occupational therapy practice.
Adherence to established policies and procedures and expected standards for attendance and punctuality.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, which may include moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling of patients and equipment in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Availability for an assigned shift during department operating hours, including rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Nice To Haves

CHT certification.
Physical Agent Modalities (PAM) certification.
Advanced Practitioner certification.
Advanced Practitioner certification in Hands.
Acute hospital experience.
CCS paneling for work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; if not already paneled, it must be applied for once eligible.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients on physician referral and develop specific treatment plans and goals.
Administer occupational therapy procedures and modalities suited to patients’ learning needs and ages, and plan for discharge using appropriate occupational therapy techniques.
Act as case manager for assigned patients.
Prepare and maintain accurate, current patient records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Regularly reevaluate patients and revise treatment plans, obtaining physician approval when necessary.
Provide patients and families or caregivers with age-appropriate instruction about therapy procedures and home programs.
Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the care and use of assistive and adaptive equipment.
Communicate patient progress and program changes, as appropriate, with rehabilitation team members, families, physicians, and third-party payers.
Attend and participate in required or appropriate interdepartmental and intradepartmental in-services and meetings.
Participate in short- and long-term program development and committees as requested.
Participate in student intern and/or volunteer programs as appropriate.
Provide supervision to occupational therapist assistants.
When working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, ensure medical-record notes are co-signed by a CCS-paneled occupational therapist.
Maintain clean, safe, and orderly treatment areas and equipment, and report workplace safety problems or suggestions to a supervisor.
Assist with orientation and supervision of other health care professionals as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective communication with physicians, coworkers, patients, and other hospital personnel.
Support professional growth through educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops in assigned specialty areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.