Occupational Therapist Sr
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist Senior assesses, plans, and implements prescribed occupational therapy treatment. The role provides advanced patient care, including evaluations, goal setting, treatment planning, family training, and application of treatment techniques in accordance with the designated practice act and department policies and procedures. The therapist helps patients prevent disability and promotes maximum patient and caregiver participation and responsibility in the recovery program following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of a body part. The role supports constructive department operations while conserving resources. Duties include supervising Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, supervising non-California Children's Services (CCS)-paneled staff when applicable, assisting with performance evaluations as assigned, and participating in case conferences and discharge planning. The therapist coordinates with a CCS case manager regarding referrals to a CCS-paneled provider, CCS Medical Therapy Unit, or school district when a patient may need occupational therapy after hospital discharge. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, or have a suitable combination of education, training, or experience along with a California Occupational Therapy license.
- Currently licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Fluent in written and verbal English.
- Good communication skills with team members, patients, caregivers, physicians, and the general public.
- Basic computer skills; familiarity with Windows operating systems is preferred.
- Ability to operate required equipment and assessment tools independently, as well as a copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage a flexible daily patient schedule, perform several tasks simultaneously, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to problem-solve, reason, concentrate, and think quickly.
- Ability to calculate, manipulate, interpret, and analyze numbers and synthesize facts and figures to determine appropriate action or intervention.
- Demonstrates constructive interpersonal skills, empathy, warmth, responsibility, initiative, tact, objectivity, flexibility, and creativity.
- Accepts and integrates clinical and administrative feedback and guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement prescribed occupational therapy treatment.
- Provide advanced patient care, including evaluations, goal setting, treatment planning, family training, and treatment techniques.
- Help patients prevent disability and promote maximum patient and caregiver participation in recovery.
- Contribute constructively to department operations and conserve resources.
- Supervise Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Supervise non-CCS-paneled staff if applicable.
- Participate in case conferences and discharge planning activities.
- Coordinate with a CCS case manager on referrals to a CCS-paneled provider, CCS Medical Therapy Unit, or school district when continued occupational therapy may be needed after discharge.
- Assist with performance evaluations as assigned.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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Job Type
Full-time
