Occupational Therapist Sr
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist Senior assesses, plans, and implements prescribed occupational therapy treatment. The role provides advanced patient care, including evaluations, goal setting, treatment planning, family training, and application of treatment techniques in accordance with the designated practice act and department policies and procedures. The therapist helps patients prevent disability and promotes maximal patient and caregiver participation and responsibility in recovery following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of a body part. The position supports constructive department operations and resource conservation. It participates in case conferences and discharge planning, and coordinates with a CCS case manager to refer patients who may need continued occupational therapy after hospital discharge to a CCS-paneled provider, CCS Medical Therapy Unit, or school district. The role may supervise non-CCS-paneled staff, supervises Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, and assists with performance evaluations as assigned. Other duties may be required. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, or an acceptable combination of education, training, or experience, along with a California Occupational Therapy license.
- Currently licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- If assigned to Pediatric Rehabilitation, CCS paneling is required, or CCS paneling requirements must be fulfilled within twelve months from the hire date.
- Fluent in written and verbal English.
- Demonstrate communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, reasoning, concentration, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills.
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions with minimum supervision and accept and integrate clinical and administrative feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows Operating Systems.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement prescribed occupational therapy treatment.
- Provide advanced patient care, including evaluations, goal setting, treatment planning, family training, and application of treatment techniques.
- Help patients prevent disability and promote patient and caregiver participation and responsibility in recovery.
- Foster a constructive and supportive approach to department operations and conserve resources.
- Supervise non-CCS-paneled staff when applicable.
- Participate in case conferences and discharge planning.
- Coordinate with a CCS case manager on referrals for continued occupational therapy after hospital discharge.
- Assist with performance evaluations as assigned.
- Supervise Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
