Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Long Beach, CA

14d

About The Position

Under the general guidance of the Director and Manager of Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist administers patient evaluations, plans and implements patient treatment proficiently for all assigned patient diagnoses. The Occupational Therapist is required to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in performance of clinical duties, demonstrate exceptional time management skills in performing all assigned tasks, demonstrate sound judgment in clinical decision making, and assist in supervising, training and orienting new staff (level II and III only). CCS-paneled Occupational Therapists will be responsible for participation in case conferences when appropriate, discharge planning activities, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team/Utilization Review Case Manager for referral to a CCS-paneled provider or CCS Medical Therapy Unit for patients who may continue to require Occupational Therapy services after hospital discharge.

Requirements

• Level I: No prior experience required.
• Level II: Minimum one year experience as an Occupational Therapist working in a clinical setting with adult population, preferably rehabilitation.
• Level III: Minimum five years experience as an Occupational Therapist in a hospital setting with adult population, preferably rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative and ability to assume responsibility; demonstrated proficiency in all OT II skills.
• Demonstrated one or more areas of well-developed clinical expertise that is used regularly in assigned area.
• Demonstrates current continuing education in specialty area.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy; successful completion of a six-month internship.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient evaluations
• Plans and implements patient treatment
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Demonstrates time management skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment in clinical decision making
• Assists in supervising, training and orienting new staff (level II and III only)
• Participates in case conferences when appropriate
• Participates in discharge planning activities
• Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team/Utilization Review Case Manager for referral to a CCS-paneled provider or CCS Medical Therapy Unit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees