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Hand Therapist OT

Dignity Health

Santa Maria, CAJob$55.81–66.34/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$55.81–66.34/hr
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Occupational Therapist LicenseAmerican Heart Association BLS-CPR

Job overview

The Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence and safely perform daily activities. The role assesses patients, develops and implements treatment plans, and coordinates care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. It also includes interpreting evaluation findings, documenting care, and supervising occupational therapy assistants or aides. The position requires at least two years of experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist, a California Occupational Therapist credential upon hire, and American Heart Association BLS-CPR within 30 days.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningTreatment ImplementationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationFlexibilityAdaptabilityOrganizationTeamworkMotivating Care

Qualifications

2+ Years Occupational Therapy ExperienceCalifornia Occupational Therapist LicenseAmerican Heart Association BLS-CPR

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

  • Responds to requests for service and initiates referrals when appropriate. Following screening to determine need for intervention.

  • Assesses patients/residents to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation per physician's orders.

  • Interprets evaluation findings to patients/residents, family, significant others and care team.

  • Develops treatment plans, including goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

  • Coordinates treatment plans with patients/residents, family, significant others and care team.

  • Implements treatment directly or supervises treatment by a certified Occupational Therapy assistant and/or an Occupational Therapy aide.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Two (2) or more years of experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

  • Occupational Therapist: CA, upon hire and

  • American Heart Association BLS-CPR, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$55.81 - $66.34 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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