Occupational Therapist - Student Loan Assistance Program

Ernest Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist in Rancho Mirage, California. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious conditions. Its rehabilitation team delivers comprehensive therapies, including occupational and physical therapy and specialized neurological rehabilitation, using individualized care plans and advanced equipment in a supportive environment. The Occupational Therapist independently examines patients’ medical histories, evaluates their physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and develops and implements treatment plans. The role helps patients improve motor and reasoning abilities and adapt to permanent loss of function by learning to perform daily living and work tasks. The therapist also helps patients select adaptive equipment and assistive devices, prepares related documentation, and communicates with patients and other medical providers. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The posted hourly wage range is $49.46 to $59.11. Compensation decisions take into account factors such as skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. The hospital offers a student loan contribution payment program and benefits and programs supporting employees’ health, financial well-being, wellness, recognition, retention, and professional growth.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current, valid, and active Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of employment.
Current BLS certification from an approved vendor.
Current CPR.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Passion for patient care and ability to collaborate as a motivating team member.

Responsibilities

Examine patients’ medical histories and independently evaluate their physical abilities and potential response to therapy.
Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment plans to improve patients’ basic motor functions and reasoning abilities and help them compensate for permanent loss of function.
Teach patients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Prepare related documentation and communicate with patients and other medical providers.
Provide care in accordance with established standards and apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.