Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Chula Vista

Scripps Health•Chula Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations. The rehab team at Scripps La Jolla is eager to welcome an acute inpatient Occupational Therapist to their tight-knit department. This team partners closely with other rehab disciplines to provide a collaborative approach to patient care. The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment, and education to patients and clients through a continuum of care according to the therapist's respective licensure/registration/certification, Code of Ethics, Federal/State regulations, JCAHO/UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures. They perform competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and demonstrate age specific care as established for area and job title.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Current or Pending CA Occupational Therapy License (if pending, license must be in hand by start)
Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Provides evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment, and education to patients and clients through a continuum of care according to the therapist's respective licensure/registration/certification, Code of Ethics, Federal/State regulations, JCAHO/UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures.
Performs competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools.
Demonstrates age specific care as established for area and job title.