Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient - Full Time, $7,500 Sign on

Select Medical Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

59d•$49 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Cal Rehab Outpatient Therapy specializes in providing care to patients with neurologic injuries or disorders (CVA, BI, SCI, PD, etc) in addition to many other conditions. We focus on coordinated, multidisciplinary care as our team provides PT, OT, and SLP services and has a strong emphasis on the smooth transition through the continuum of care. We are looking for an OT who will contribute to our development and growth as a clinic, is committed to high quality patient care, and values teamwork and communication. OTs with neuro experience are preferred, but others may be considered. Specializations (i.e. CPAM) are preferred but not required. Clinic hours range within 8 am - 5:15 pm Monday through Friday. Patient care is primarily 1:1. Volume of hours will vary depending on clinic need. Benefits of being an OT with us: $300 a month Loan Assistance Repayment begins at 90 days of employment Excellent Orientation Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness Days (EID) Medical, Dental, and Vision Prescription coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Shot and long term disability Tuition assistance Latest rehab technologies Engaged and team-oriented culture Clinical ladders to develop our therapists A network of over 50,000 employees with huge growth and relocation opportunities

Requirements

Current CA state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
Certified BLS through the American Heart Association is required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

OTs with neuro experience are preferred, but others may be considered.
Specializations (i.e. CPAM) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Completes a comprehensive evaluation of patients. Utilizes clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plan and goals focused on progressing patients towards discharge.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to address all barriers to discharge. Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage and ensuring that the plan of care is communicated, implemented and progressed throughout the length of stay. Effectively and efficiently manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner, inclusive of daily documentation, goal writing, discharge documentation, and charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with the Hospital's policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
Actively creates an individualized professional development plan with clinical management. Identifies and initiates own professional growth, actively pursuing professional development through continuing education, self-study and involvement in professional activities and organizations. Applies learned information in order to meet the strategic objectives of the organization.
Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Maintains professional licensure in good standing and completes all state mandated continuing education requirements. Performs in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct.
Understands the organization's performance improvement methodology to improve quality of services provided by this position. Demonstrates awareness of organizational performance improvement initiatives and follows through with the action plans. Offers feedback through staff meetings, focus groups or direct supervisor in order to maximize performance improvement outcomes.
Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

$300 a month Loan Assistance Repayment begins at 90 days of employment
Excellent Orientation Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Days (EID)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Prescription coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Shot and long term disability
Tuition assistance
Latest rehab technologies
Engaged and team-oriented culture
Clinical ladders to develop our therapists
A network of over 50,000 employees with huge growth and relocation opportunities