Occupational Therapist-Per Diem Days

UHS•Palmdale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations. Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Requirements

One (1) year experience as an occupational therapist in acute care facility preferred.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in occupational therapy.
Current California Occupational Therapy License OR License eligibility letter prior to the first day of employment.
If CA OT License Eligibility Letter recipient with a Limited Permit: licensing exam must be passed within (90) days from letter date.
BLS (AHA) current certification
Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
Basic organizational and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience as an occupational therapist in acute care facility

Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician.
Administers treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development.
Supervises occupational therapist assistant.
Able to supervise and direct student interns.
Obtains appropriate physician order.
Reviews patient's records and test results.
Confers with physician, nursing and other members of the health care team, as needed.
Performs evaluations in a setting appropriate to the patient's disability, age and psychosocial needs.
Exhibits respect for the needs of the patient and family.
Exhibits accuracy in performing patient evaluations; interprets results within scope of licensure.
Obtains medical history.
Performs manual muscle testing, joint ROM measurements, self care assessment, functional level assessment (transfers, balance, mobility, etc.), and sensation.
Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and environmental needs of the patient, within scope of practice.
Develops realistic, measurable long-term and short-term goals.
Discusses goals with patient/family and other health care team members.
Performs evaluation within twenty-four hours of receiving an inpatient order.
Demonstrates innovation, skill and efficiency in developing and implementing patient treatment programs.
Exhibits ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family and instructs the patient and family in these programs.
Applies therapeutic principles; uses appropriate knowledge and clinical judgement in observing patient's reaction to appropriate treatments.
Fabricates selective temporary orthotic devices and applying or training in the use of assistive orthotic devices.
Exhibits good judgement in evaluating techniques, adjusting methodology to elicit the desired change/reach desired goals.
Revises available treatment environments to enhance optimal patient performance during treatment/therapy activities.
Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team, as appropriate, regarding the outcome of evaluation activities, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and other issues related to the progress and discharge of patient through the therapeutic process.
Initiates consideration of patient discharge on the day of evaluation to facilitate transition to home care environment.