Occupational Therapist Per Diem - Certified Hand Therapist
About The Position
Evaluates, plans and administers treatment for disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with a physician's order. Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified Occupational Therapy needs of the patient/family; participates in the management of patient care to include identification of needs of Occupational Therapy intervention, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, and evaluating outcomes, facilitating patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting patient needs. Is preceptor for related staff and students. Requires California State Occupational Therapist License. This is a per diem position which may require flexibility of hours and is eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Graduate of an educational program for occupational therapists approved by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
- Minimum of one year related practice experience preferred.
- Current unrestricted Occupational Therapist License issued by California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)
- Current Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) issued by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Current Physical Agent Modalities (PAM) Certification issued by State of California for working with modalities: specialized hand diagnoses patients, pediatrics, dysphagia
- Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
- Successful completion of orientation
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, plans and administers treatment for disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with a physician's order.
- Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified Occupational Therapy needs of the patient/family
- Participates in the management of patient care to include identification of needs of Occupational Therapy intervention, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, and evaluating outcomes
- Facilitating patient care across the health care continuum
- Assists other team members with meeting patient needs
- Is preceptor for related staff and students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
