Occupational Therapist (Per Diem, Day)
Adventist Health•Bakersfield, CA
•$50 - $68
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve patients’ physical, social, and mental functions while meeting department objectives. The role also serves as a co-leader in interdisciplinary patient groups. The therapist completes evaluations, establishes individualized treatment and discharge plans, provides therapy interventions, documents care, and supervises assigned assistants.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), if the license was obtained on or after January 2007, or foreign equivalent.
- Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
- CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy.
- BLS certification from an approved vendor per AH policy.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of occupational therapy experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete evaluations to ensure quality standards and address assessment areas that require attention.
- Use appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establish individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provide therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
- Establish individualized care and discharge plans and ensure plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
- Complete comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Supervise assigned assistants.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Serve as a co-leader in interdisciplinary patient groups.
