Occupational Therapist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary :

In keeping with the Marian Regional Medical Center Hospice healthcare philosophy the Occupational Therapist performs all phases of occupational therapy evaluation treatment planning treatment and documentation and performs other tasks related to quality of care and effective department function. Performs such typical distinguishing duties as : evaluating patients; participating in the treatment program planning; administering occupational therapy modalities procedures and tests; documenting accurate patient records and progress notes; maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers. Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction; supervises aides in the participation in the overall treatment program. Assists DPCS Hospice Supervisor and QI Coordinator with QI as required. Performs other related duties such as participating in all departmental functions and activities as required including in-service education clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary.

Job Details : Patient Care

Performs patient initial and reevaluations; establishes and implements treatment plan, accordingly.

Administers treatment plan using accepted therapy procedures; oversees therapist extenders (aides) in the implementation of established treatment plans.

Teaches patient and / or caregiver in functional activities and treatment techniques of physical therapy as appropriate to meet their needs.

Documentation

• Documents daily on the appropriate forms using clear and concise data. Records treatments accurately and communicates patients status / progress to referral source at least monthly.

Communication Skills

Standards of Conduct

Clinical Knowledge

Compliance with policy and procedures

Complies with safety, infection control, Dignity Health Integrity Program, and other organizational policies (90-day evals- department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals -annual competency checklists completed).

Complies with the organization's dress code.

Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.

Attends work consistently, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.

Other Staff Responsibilities

Actively supports the organization's mission, philosophy and strategic plan.

Demonstrates good time management and priority setting.

Job Requirements

Minimum Experience Required

State licensed OT with 1 year experience within the last 5 years

Minimum Education Required

Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy (accredited jointly by AOTA and by the Council on Medical Education of the AMA).

Licensure Required

Member of Occupational Therapists Association of California (OTAC).

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association

Must have current California driver's license

clean driving record with proof of liability insurance for automobile.

Contractors will also provide proof of professional liability annual PPD and physical exam.

Special Skills

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and accurately; possesses good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles techniques and procedures within the scope of their practice as an Occupational Therapist. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment collaborating with other patient-care team members

physicians and patients and their families. Ability to teach techniques and procedures of physical therapy to patients and their caregivers. Able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience

2 years previous experience as an occupational therapist preferred but not required; previous hand therapy experience preferred but not required.

Preferred Training

Completion of Hospice Orientation Program upon hiring and completing HH orientation.

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Where You'll Work

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health's Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California ()

Pay Range

$45.26 - $67.32 / hour

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.