Per Diem OCCUPATIONAL THER 2 Days Los Alamitos

University of California, Irvine•Los Alamitos, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Rehab, the Occupational Therapist (OT) communicates and collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to provide consistent quality care for in-patients. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the OT accepts responsibility for patient care during evaluation and treatment of all occupational therapy related conditions. The OT works within the framework of the OT board of CA Practice Act and follows all department and hospital policies and procedures. He/She complies with all hospital standards and therapy related clinical practice guidelines while performing job duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Possession of valid Occupational Therapist License issued by the state of California
Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card for Health Care Providers.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Hospital Experience
American Occupational Therapy Association membership

Responsibilities

Communicate and collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team to provide consistent quality care for in-patients.
Accept responsibility for patient care during evaluation and treatment of all occupational therapy related conditions.
Work within the framework of the OT board of CA Practice Act and follow all department and hospital policies and procedures.
Comply with all hospital standards and therapy related clinical practice guidelines while performing job duties and responsibilities.