CPMC VNC Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to help people with disabilities or developmental delays build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence. The role builds patient and family/support-group confidence and cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. The Occupational Therapist follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and deliver optimal patient care. The position also provides clinical supervision to assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students. This is a regular, full-time position on the day shift, with 8-hour shifts and 32 weekly hours. The listed workdays are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a Saturday weekend requirement. The pay range is $61.91 to $86.67 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
- Occupational Therapist (OT) certification or Occupational Limited Permit (OLP).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Two years of recent relevant experience.
- Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment, manage multiple priorities, and complete duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency and competencies.
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, teamwork and collaboration, customer service, and community relations skills.
- Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice developments and advancements.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that support vocational, homemaking, daily living skills, and independence.
- Build confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers through patient assessment, monitoring, care, and communication.
- Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care.
- Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
- Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
