Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Sacramento, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. The role assesses diverse patients, including those with orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer-recovery needs; develops treatment plans; and conducts evaluations and re-evaluations. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, documents thoroughly, and provides positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. Success requires flexibility, adaptability, strong organization, and a personable, motivating approach to teamwork.

Evaluations must follow department protocol and be completed within 48 hours after initiation. Relevant areas must be thoroughly assessed, goals should reflect the patient’s prior level of function, and treatment plans should address identified problems. Patients and families participate in treatment planning and goal setting.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist (OT) license in California within six months.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program and Board eligibility, with ability to obtain a California OT license within six months, or an existing California OT license.
• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist intern.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with diverse needs, including orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer-recovery needs.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Complete evaluations according to department protocol, within 48 hours after initiation, and thoroughly address relevant areas.
• Set appropriate goals based on the patient’s prior level of function and involve the patient and family in treatment planning and goal setting.
• Provide treatment relevant to the problems identified.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document thoroughly and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed