Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

About the position

A career at Palomar Rehabilitation Institute, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Palomar Health, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the San Diego area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Escondido, and the surrounding area, need them. If you are enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• Assesses patients' needs and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effects and recommends changes to the physician if needed.
• Performs assessments and reassessments on each patient as per policy.
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in team conferences.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Participates in patient/family conferences and team conferences.
• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Participates in infection control and organizational safety programs.

Requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Low therapy-to-patient ratios.
• Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full employees and their families.
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full-time employees.
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees.