Occupational Therapist

Description

 

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

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Central Valley Specialty Hospital, a leading post-acute care facility and we are seeking compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic healthcare team.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and family-oriented work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, possess the necessary qualifications, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

Using discretion and independent judgment, the Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with current applicable Title 22, federal, state, and local standards, regulations and guidelines. The individual in this position must have initiative and be innovative, and must possess a sense of responsibility, integrity and sound judgment, follow standards of professional conduct, and abide by Central Valley Specialty Hospital's policies and standards of care. This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, treatment planning and provision of therapy.

The Occupational Therapist contributes to program development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and procedure development.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certificate:

• Possession of a valid O.T. License by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to an individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

About Us:

Central Valley Specialty Hospital is the only Long Term Acute Hospital within 90 minutes of Modesto. We are part of a healthcare system that provides care throughout
California. We are growing and continue to add more services to our system. Join our team today!

Central Valley Specialty Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.