Occupational Therapist PD

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an Occupational Therapist PD for their Occupational Therapy department responsible for interpreting, organizing, applying and modifying as necessary medically prescribed occupational therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Occupational Therapist I is an entry-level position for new graduates or those new to the setting of hire. Focus is on orientation and mentorship to become an independent, competent clinician. Successful proficiency at this level is necessary for progression to Level II. The Occupational Therapist I plans and implements programs to meet individual needs and provides care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy (Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience).
• License applicant for the state of California (currently holds out-of-state license) licensed applicant or licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques and modalities.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, including procedure for handling and moving patients.
• Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.
• Entry level to 6 months of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CA Driver's License.
• Certification in Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS) and Certification in Hand Therapy by California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) (for Outpatient or Hand Therapy).
• Pediatric, PICU, NICU experience and completed competency with clinical leadership (for Pediatric and / or Neonatal Intensive Care Units).

Responsibilities

• Interpreting, organizing, applying and modifying as necessary medically prescribed occupational therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Planning and implementing programs to meet individual needs.
• Providing care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Providing care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level