Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health•Folsom, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is a 106-bed acute care, nonprofit hospital in Folsom, California, serving more than 60,000 patients annually. The hospital provides services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology, and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader and named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital. The Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. The role assesses patients with a range of needs, including orthopedic, neurological, sensory, and cancer recovery, and develops treatment plans while conducting evaluations and re-evaluations. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, maintains thorough documentation, and provides motivating care to a high volume of patients. The therapist completes evaluations according to department protocol, typically within 48 hours after initiation, and establishes goals and treatment plans based on identified needs and the patient’s prior level of function. The role delivers and adjusts treatment, monitors effectiveness and safety, uses specialized techniques, and recommends or obtains equipment when appropriate. It also includes patient and family education, timely and accurate documentation, communication with physicians and the care team, participation in team conferences, and appropriate delegation and supervision of support staff and students.

Requirements

Completed an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program and be board eligible and able to obtain a California Occupational Therapist license within six months, or already hold a California Occupational Therapist license and have previous experience as an occupational therapist.
Active Occupational Therapist license in the State of California.
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from the American Heart Association.
Flexibility, adaptability, strong organization, and a personable, motivating team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Assess patients with orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, and other needs; conduct evaluations and re-evaluations.
Develop relevant treatment plans and goals in collaboration with patients and families, considering the patient’s prior level of function.
Complete evaluations according to department protocol and within 48 hours once an evaluation has been initiated.
Implement effective treatment using appropriate interventions and specialized techniques; continually assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment as needed.
Address patient safety, recommend or obtain appropriate equipment, and follow up as recommended.
Educate and train patients and families using timely, appropriate teaching methods suited to their level of understanding.
Document evaluations, interventions, ongoing assessments, treatment and goal changes, quality improvement indicators, and interdisciplinary collaboration according to department policy.
Communicate treatment plans, patient status, concerns, and changes in status to the care team and physicians in a timely manner.
Participate in team conferences and verify payer guidelines or authorization as needed before scheduling, treating, or obtaining equipment.
Delegate appropriately to and supervise support staff and students within licensure and practice standards.
Precept internship students after meeting preceptor qualifications and when requested; provide appropriate treatment plans for support staff and students to follow.