Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Shriners Children's • Sacramento, CA

2d • $58 - $81

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Northern California is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team in our Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation program.
This position is per diem, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $57.88/hour - $81.01/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

• Requires previous experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have basic computer literacy for documenting in an electronic medical record.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset are desired traits.
• Must possess current licensure or eligible for licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of pediatric healthcare or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care; evaluates and treats all patients with appropriate interventions based on each patient's needs and medical conditions
• Recognizes limits in clinical judgment and seeks peer or multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Effectively communicates patient care needs with medical, nursing and ancillary staff
• Collaborates with patients, families and professional to attain the desired outcomes
• Provides thorough, accurate, inpatient and outpatient documentation, in compliance with department, hospital and Joint Commission policies
• Actively participates in required staff meetings and continuing education program
• Documents the patient's responses in the medical record
• Provides appropriate discharge plans and patient/parent teaching by written or demonstrated methods for exercises, splints, and equipment use
• Communicates with supervisor, medical staff and appropriate personnel as needed to problem solving of clinical, departmental and hospital issues
• Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
• In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
• Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
• Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
• Benefits may vary based on state law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed