Occupational Therapist

Methodist Hospital Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist at Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. You will assess a diverse patient population, including patients with orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer-recovery needs; develop treatment plans; and conduct evaluations and re-evaluations. The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, maintaining thorough documentation, and providing positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. Success requires flexibility, adaptability, strong organization, and a personable, motivating team approach.

Evaluations must follow department protocol, be completed within 48 hours after initiation, and thoroughly address all relevant areas. 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

• California Occupational Therapist license (OT CA) within six months.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program and Board eligibility, with the 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 a range of 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 address all relevant areas.
• Set appropriate goals based on the patient's prior level of function.
• Create treatment plans relevant to identified patient problems and involve patients and families in treatment planning and goal setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document care thoroughly.
• Provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

What This Job Offers

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