Occupational Therapist, Per Diem, Day shift
Adventist Health•San Luis Obispo, CA
•$49 - $73
About The Position
Adventist Health Sierra Vista is a 162-bed acute care facility on the Central California Coast, with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county-designated trauma center. The Occupational Therapist plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve patients’ physical, social, and mental functions while meeting department objectives. The role also serves as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups. This position is represented by SEIU.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is required if the license was obtained on or after January 2007.
- Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of practice is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
- Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of occupational therapy experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete evaluations to meet 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 communicate them to appropriate parties.
- Complete comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Supervise assigned assistants.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
