Occupational Therapist: Occupational Therapy
About The Position
Occupational Therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical and mental health, well-being and quality of life. The Occupational Therapist III assesses individual patients’ Occupational Therapy needs, and then establishes and implements an occupation-based treatment program and goals, using the therapeutic use of everyday activities to develop, regain, or improve the skills needed for daily living in the home, community, workplace, school and other settings.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid California Occupational Therapy license.
- Must possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must possess a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital setting.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Experience in a specific specialty area (e.g., neurology, pediatrics, geriatrics).
Responsibilities
- Reviews physicians’ referrals for occupational therapy services and utilizes information obtained from the patients’ records relative to their medical history.
- Administers evidence-based exams and screening tests to identify impairments, functional limitations, disabilities and level of performance.
- Performs evaluation procedures to determine patients’ performance capacities and deficits such as functional, cognitive, visual and perceptual abilities.
- Analyzes evaluation test results to determine a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, goals, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge.
- Provides education to patient and caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
- Performs regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, caregiver, and patients’ interdisciplinary medical team.
- Develops and modifies treatment programs to meet the changing needs of the patient.
- Oversees the clinical work of the Occupational Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide.
- Manages multiple patients at the same time.
- Provides services and required documentation in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
- Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assists with educating and orienting new staff.
- Acts as fieldwork educator for students and interns.
- Participates as instructor in an established class or program.
- Participates in educational events within the clinic and community.
- Attends specific clinical education coursework which meet the guidelines of California Board of Occupational Therapy and provides in-services to staff.
- Performs clinical consultations with staff.
- Provides input on equipment and supplies.
- Participates in planning and executes on marketing plans.
- Assists with developing and implementing a program, policies and dashboard measures for Rehabilitation Services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Employee assistance program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
