Occupational Therapist Per Diem_Occupational Therapy

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Compensation Range:

Anticipated Base compensation rate is in the range of $54.87 – $61.72 / Hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Department:

779000 Occupational Therapy

Expectations:

Evaluates, plans and administers treatment for disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with a physician's order. Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified Occupational Therapy needs of the patient/family; participates in the management of patient care to include identification of needs of Occupational Therapy intervention, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, and evaluating outcomes, facilitating patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting patient needs. Is preceptor for related staff and students. Requires California State Occupational Therapist License. This position may require flexibility of hours. This position will require floating between the acute hospital and inpatient rehabilitation settings.

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an educational program for occupational therapists approved by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Determined by patient care area. Minimum one year related practice experience preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Current unrestricted Occupational Therapist License issued by California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)

Current Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) issued by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association

Advance Practice Certifications for OTR/L if providing specialty practice:

Current Physical Agent Modalities (PAM) credentials for OTR/L administering Physical Agent Modalities issued by State of California
Current Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention (SWC) for OTR/L providing swallowing assessment and intervention issued by State of California

SKILLS:
Successful completion of orientation.
 

1.Occupational Therapy provides assessment, treatment, and family/staff consultation and education services. Patients referred for Occupational Therapy by a physician will receive an evaluation that is appropriate to age, medical diagnosis, and family concerns. A treatment plan is developed from the evaluation findings. Age specific occupational therapy intervention is provided as defined by the individualized treatment plan.

2.Occupational Therapy collaborates with other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.

3.Occupational Therapy is performed by occupational therapists (OT) and occupational therapist assistants (COTA) that are licensed by the state of California and certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. There is at least one occupational therapist that is CCS-paneled on the hospital staff.

Worker Type:

Per Diem

Part time

Shift:

Days