Occupational Therapist

Palomar Health • Escondido, CA

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist examines, evaluates, diagnoses, plans and provides quality therapy treatments that meet patient individual needs and are medically prescribed and necessary using the standards of professional practice. This role requires exercising independent judgment for clinical decision-making and preparing all documentation required to support all aspects of patient care provided. The Occupational Therapist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The position requires the ability to speak and read English at a level sufficient to satisfactorily perform essential functions. Knowledge of standard office equipment (calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail) are necessary. Proficient Windows computer skills, including keyboarding, mouse usage for selecting items, drop-down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying, and similar operations, are required upon employment or within the first two weeks. The therapist performs other assigned duties and adheres to Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards, while carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months Occupational Therapist
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Required Certification: BLS Healthcare Provider Initial RQI within 30 days of hire
• Required License: Valid Driver's License
• Required License: Current CA Licensed Occupational Therapist or CA Licensed Applicant
• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Experience: 1 - 2 years Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, plans and provides quality therapy treatments that meet patient individual needs and are medically prescribed and necessary using the standards of professional practice.
• Exercises independent judgment for clinical decision-making.
• Prepares all documentation required to support all aspects of patient care provided.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees