Occupational Therapist PD

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed occupational therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Occupational Therapist 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. The Occupational Therapist II is an independent clinician who is a leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care. A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

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 a Occupational Therapist in the State of California.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
CCS paneling application submitted within 6 months of employment or within 6 months of meeting minimum requirements to apply (for Pediatric Specialty Clinics or Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients).
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.
Six (6) months of Occupational Therapist experience.

Nice To Haves

Valid CA Driver's License.
Certification in Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS) (for Outpatient or Hand Therapy).
Certification in Hand Therapy by California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) (for Outpatient or Hand Therapy).

Responsibilities

Interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed occupational therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.
Plans and implements programs to meet individual needs.
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.
Provides care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations.
Recognizes and defines problems, analyzes data, develops and implements solutions and evaluates outcomes.
Uses good judgment in all decision making and seeks supervisory counsel appropriately.
Uses a positive, solution-oriented approach.
Interacts effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and community members.
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences.
Identifies and articulates sources of stress and develops effective coping behaviors.
Resolves conflicts in a proactive and constructive manner.
Accepts constructive criticism and uses feedback as an opportunity for professional growth.
Maintains a positive attitude in response to change and challenges.
Communicates patient information, both verbal and written, in a thorough, concise and effective manner.
Utilizes learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
Continually seeks new knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrates effective use of time and resources.
Exhibits appropriate professional conduct and represents the profession effectively.
Consistently uses current knowledge and an evidence-based approach to treatment planning and patient care.
Adheres steadfastly to high ethical principles of professional standards.
Exhibits empathy in communication and interactions.
Demonstrates consideration for the needs and values of others.