Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist

Sutter Health•Novato, CA

4d•$68 - $85

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. hand & upper extremity disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Demonstrates expert level competencies and skills and possesses at least one specialty certification in one of the pre-approved occupational therapy fields. In addition, provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
OT-Occupational Therapist OR CHT-Certified Hand Therapist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Must possess one of the following: CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W) OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist and Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America OR AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Associations Board Advanced Certification Programs OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management OR Duke/Emory University, University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consult Commission
5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification
Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.
Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
Ability to assess competencies.
Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
Develop treatment protocols.
Ability to extract Evidence-based practice (EBP) information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
Complex problem solver within and outside of department.
Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.
Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
Develops educational curriculum for staff training.

Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. hand & upper extremity disorders.
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff
Contributes to performance improvement initiatives
Provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.