Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Non Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Glendale, CA

5d•$39 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

To develop and implement occupational therapy services and direct patient care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agencies. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Coordinator, provides occupational therapy care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses. Major duties include patient evaluation and treatment planning for effective patient outcomes, problem resolution, patient care documentation, attendance at patient care related meetings, delegation of duties to support personnel, participation as a member of a team, maintenance of an appropriate level of productivity, participation in performance improvement activities. Must demonstrate knowledge of current practice in the field of Occupational Therapy, effective verbal and written communication skills, and mature and sound judgment. After one year of experience, serves as a clinical instructor for Level I and Level II Occupational Therapy interns.

Requirements

Graduation from an Occupational Therapy curriculum with B.S. or M.A. from a school approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Effective oral and written communication skills to work with patients, families, physicians and other personnel.
Performs effective evaluation and treatment techniques.
Understand and utilize the theories behind Occupational Therapy including physical disabilities and psychosocial impairments.
Understand theory, precautions and contraindications for equipment and procedures and their effects on the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population.
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and psychosocial issues in order to assess the effects of treatment on body function and structures for the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Understand concepts of isolation, sterile technique and the applications within physical medicine.
Understand required policies and procedures for PMR, Occupational Therapy and the hospital in general.
Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of professional practice standards.
Current CA license to practice Occupational Therapy, or limited permit status from CBOT for no longer than 90 days post-hire.
Current certification from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Current certification in BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement occupational therapy services and direct patient care.
Provide occupational therapy care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses.
Perform patient evaluation and treatment planning.
Resolve patient-related problems.
Document patient care.
Attend patient care related meetings.
Delegate duties to support personnel.
Participate as a member of a team.
Maintain an appropriate level of productivity.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Serve as a clinical instructor for Level I and Level II Occupational Therapy interns after one year of experience.