Occupational Therapist - Per diem - Day Shift
About The Position
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist for a day shift position. The role plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve patients’ physical, social, and mental functions while meeting department objectives. The Occupational Therapist also serves as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups. The position evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment and discharge plans, provides therapy interventions, documents care, and supervises assigned assistants. A master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is required for those whose license was obtained on or after January 2007, or a foreign equivalent. Occupational therapy licensure in the state of practice and CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor are required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), required for licenses obtained on or after January 2007, or foreign equivalent.
- Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
- CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required for the facility.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of occupational therapy experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete evaluations to ensure quality standards and address assessment areas requiring attention.
- Use appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establish individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provide therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
- Establish individualized care and discharge plans and ensure plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
- Complete comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Supervise assigned assistants.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Serve as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.
