Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health•Santa Maria, CA

17d

About The Position

In keeping with the Marian Regional Medical Center Hospice healthcare philosophy the Occupational Therapist performs all phases of occupational therapy evaluation treatment planning treatment and documentation and performs other tasks related to quality of care and effective department function. Performs such typical distinguishing duties as: evaluating patients; participating in the treatment program planning; administering occupational therapy modalities procedures and tests; documenting accurate patient records and progress notes; maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers. Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction; supervises aides in the participation in the overall treatment program. Assists DPCS Hospice Supervisor and QI Coordinator with QI as required. Performs other related duties such as participating in all departmental functions and activities as required including in-service education clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary.

Requirements

State licensed OT with 1 year experience within the last 5 years
Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy (accredited jointly by AOTA and by the Council on Medical Education of the AMA).
Member of Occupational Therapists Association of California (OTAC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association
Must have current California driver's license clean driving record with proof of liability insurance for automobile. Contractors will also provide proof of professional liability annual PPD and physical exam.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and accurately; possesses good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles techniques and procedures within the scope of their practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment collaborating with other patient-care team members physicians and patients and their families.
Ability to teach techniques and procedures of physical therapy to patients and their caregivers.
Able to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

2 years previous experience as an occupational therapist preferred but not required; previous hand therapy experience preferred but not required.
Completion of Hospice Orientation Program upon hiring and completing HH orientation.

Responsibilities

Performs patient initial and reevaluations; establishes and implements treatment plan, accordingly.
Administers treatment plan using accepted therapy procedures; oversees therapist extenders (aides) in the implementation of established treatment plans.
Teaches patient and/or caregiver in functional activities and treatment techniques of physical therapy as appropriate to meet their needs.
Documents daily on the appropriate forms using clear and concise data.
Records treatments accurately and communicates patients status/progress to referral source at least monthly.
Communicates regularly with other members of the medical team regarding goals, progress, and rehabilitative potential.
Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team.
Maintains the standards of conduct as promulgated by the American Occupational Therapy Association; adheres to the professional code of ethics in the performance of duties.
Demonstrates specialized clinical knowledge and skills in an identified area of expertise.
Complies with safety, infection control, Dignity Health Integrity Program, and other organizational policies (90-day evals- department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals -annual competency checklists completed).
Complies with the organization's dress code.
Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
Attends work consistently, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
Actively supports the organization's mission, philosophy and strategic plan.
Demonstrates good time management and priority setting.