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Occupational Therapist Home Health

Dignity Health

Rancho Cordova, CAJob$49.78–74.05/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$49.78–74.05/hr
Location
Rancho Cordova, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Board Eligible For CA OT License Or CA OT LicenseBasic Life Support CPR CertificationCalifornia Driver's License

Job overview

Dignity Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist Home Health. The Occupational Therapist provides in‑home occupational therapy services under physician orders, evaluating home safety, assessing functional needs, and implementing individualized treatment plans to promote patient independence and safety.

Key focus areas include Evaluate home safety for each patient, Assess functional needs of physically disabled patients, and Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.

Successful candidates bring Accredited Occupational Therapy Degree Program, Board Eligible, and CA OT License Within 6 Months. Important skills include Assessment, Treatment Planning, Implementation Skills For In-Home Care, Communication, Patient Education, and Promoting Independence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AssessmentTreatment PlanningImplementation Skills for in-Home CareCommunicationPatient EducationPromoting IndependenceSafetyDiscipline-Specific Productivity StandardCare of Patients During Field ObservationDocumentationReview and Document Clinical ProgressImplementationHome Safety Evaluation

Qualifications

Accredited Occupational Therapy DegreeBoard Eligible for CA OT License or CA OT LicensePrevious Occupational Therapist Experience or OT Student/Intern ExperienceBasic Life Support CPR CertificationCalifornia Driver's LicenseAuto Insurance

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Occupational Therapist, you will provide essential in-home occupational therapy services under physician's orders. Your role involves evaluating home safety, assessing functional needs, and implementing tailored treatment to promote independence.

Every day you will evaluate home safety, assess functional needs of physically disabled patients, then develop, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong assessment, treatment planning, and implementation skills for in-home care. Excellent communication for patient education and a commitment to promoting independence and safety are essential.

  • Meets the discipline-specific productivity standard.

  • Demonstrates competence in care of patients during field observation by the clinical supervisor.

  • Completes and submits documentation following established guidelines as measured by a designated evaluation tool.

  • Physician orders are present and written correctly.

  • Documents follow up of identified problems.

  • Reviews and documents clinical progress toward goals.

We are offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Completed an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program and be board eligible and able to obtain CA OT license within 6 months or have already obtained a CA OT License.

  • Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist student/ intern.

  • Occupational Therapist: CA (OT:CA) within 6 - months

  • Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) upon hire

  • Driver's License: CA (AUTO:CA) upon hire

  • Auto Insurance (AUTO-INS) upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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