Senior Occupational Therapist - Physical Rehab Services - Hospital
Apply NowCompany: Marshall Medical Center
Location: Placerville, CA 95667
Description:
Department:
Physical Rehab Services - Hospital
Shift:
Primarily Days (United States of America)
Employee Type:
Regular
Per Diem Type (if applicable):
Minimum Pay Range:
$67.48 - $84.35
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Occupational Therapist performs various clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure the competency of the occupational therapy team in delivering patient-focused, comprehensive therapy throughout the continuum of care. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Director of Rehabilitation Services and Inpatient Supervisor to optimize the role of the Occupational Therapist as a member of our healthcare team. As an Occupational Therapist, you will complete comprehensive patient assessments, develop a patient-centered plan of care and implement best practice occupational therapy interventions to help patients achieve their highest desired state of health and well-being.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Knowledge/Experience:
Skills:
Physical Rehab Services - Hospital
Shift:
Primarily Days (United States of America)
Employee Type:
Regular
Per Diem Type (if applicable):
Minimum Pay Range:
$67.48 - $84.35
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Occupational Therapist performs various clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure the competency of the occupational therapy team in delivering patient-focused, comprehensive therapy throughout the continuum of care. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Director of Rehabilitation Services and Inpatient Supervisor to optimize the role of the Occupational Therapist as a member of our healthcare team. As an Occupational Therapist, you will complete comprehensive patient assessments, develop a patient-centered plan of care and implement best practice occupational therapy interventions to help patients achieve their highest desired state of health and well-being.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- Master's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California.
- Current Healthcare Worker Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist, with at least 2 in an acute care setting.
- Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy professional practice, code of ethics and regulatory requirements.
- Competent working knowledge of standard practice procedures and equipment used in delivering occupational therapy at the bedside.
- Knowledge of and ability to follow infection control procedures in the acute care hospital environment.
Skills:
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize patient care needs.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians and work cooperatively with a diverse healthcare team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate care and advocacy for patients' functional independence and well-being.
- Ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs in healthcare, promote continuous improvement and speak up when patient safety is at risk.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinical documentation systems.