Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy, Day Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health • Tehachapi, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture. The position plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. The role serves as co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• State Occupational Therapist (OTR): Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
• Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
• Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees