Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy FT Days 7;30am-4pm

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

6d•$35 - $40

About The Position

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates patients under physician referral and plans and implements individualized treatment programs in accordance with occupational therapy principles and practices. The therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team and, when applicable, supervises and directs Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Occupational Therapy Students (OTSs). The role includes completing patient evaluations, treatment plans, documentation, and scheduled procedures; monitoring and adapting treatment based on patient response; communicating changes in patient condition; and contributing to care coordination and discharge planning. The therapist also supports clinical education, professional development, peer learning, and hospital activities. The position is full-time, day shift, with hours listed as 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Certification by the National Board of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Current California occupational therapist license.
BLS-CPR training.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Advanced Practice certification (APC) from the California Board of Occupational Therapy is required to provide services in hand therapy, physical modalities, and/or swallowing assessment or intervention.
Occupational therapists completing the required education and training for APC may provide advanced practice services under the supervision of an appropriately qualified occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, or physician or surgeon, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients under physician referral and document findings, precautions, contraindications, goals, treatment plans, prognosis, and duration.
Plan and implement individualized treatment programs appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, problems, preferences, and goals; adapt treatment as needed.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians, nurses, ancillary providers, patients, families, supervisors, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to support effective care and discharge planning.
Supervise and direct COTAs and OTSs when applicable, and serve as a clinical instructor for interns while promoting a positive learning environment.
Maintain respectful, professional communication with patients, families, colleagues, and community contacts.
Complete required documentation associated with new OT orders, including evaluations, plans of care, education forms, progress notes, initial PAI/FIM data, and G-codes as applicable.
Complete PAI/FIM admission data by the third day and discharge data by the day of discharge.
Review the patient's chart before evaluation and document significant findings, precautions, and contraindications.
Complete evaluations, generally within one and a half hours, using routine techniques such as manual muscle testing, goniometry, sensory and perceptual evaluation, ADL and functional evaluation, and coordination testing.
Observe patient responses to treatment, recognize abnormal signs and symptoms, report changes to appropriate personnel, and adjust treatment accordingly.
Plan for patient needs before discharge, including assessments such as cooking evaluations, community outings, and home assessments at least four days before discharge.
Complete scheduled procedures and treatments during the shift; request assistance or reschedule as necessary, inform patients of rescheduled treatments, and update schedules.
Provide required input and documentation to the interdisciplinary team, complete the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, and participate in patient/family conferences and team problem-solving.
Attend required in-services, orientations, education programs, hospital meetings, annual competencies, and training by their due dates.
Provide in-service instruction to peers or nursing staff based on identified needs; participate in peer review and case presentations.
Maintain ongoing continuing education, professional development, current national certification, and state licensure; provide proof to the manager as required.
Participate in patient care and hospital committees as requested and represent the organization professionally at community events or presentations when requested.
Assess and remain sensitive to patients' physical, social, and emotional needs throughout evaluation and treatment.
Perform other duties as assigned.